Nordanstig Municipality Facts for Kids

Nordanstig Municipality (Nordanstigs kommun) is a local area in Gävleborg County, located in east-central Sweden. It is like a small region with its own local government.

The main town where the local government is based is called Bergsjö.

This municipality was formed in 1974. Several smaller areas, including Bergsjö, Gnarp, Hassela, and Harmånger, joined together to create it. The name "Nordanstig" came from an old church area called Nordanstigs kontrakt. This name was suggested in 1916 by Nathan Söderblom, who was a very important church leader (the archbishop of Uppsala).

The official symbol, or municipal arms, for Nordanstig was created in the mid-1980s. It shows a horse, which represents the important forest and farming industries in the area. A fishing net is also shown, symbolizing the fishing industry. The net has six holes, which stand for the six main church areas (parishes) that make up the municipality: Hassela, Bergsjö, Ilsbo, Gnarp, Jättendal, and Harmånger.

A famous person from Nordanstig Municipality is André Myhrer. He was born in Bergsjö and won an Olympic gold medal in slalom skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang!

Towns and Villages in Nordanstig
Economy and Jobs
Islands of Nordanstig
Sister City Connections
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Towns and Villages in Nordanstig

Nordanstig Municipality is made up of several smaller towns and villages. These are the main places you can find here:

Bergsjö (This is the main town, or "seat")
Hassela
Harmånger
Gnarp
Ilsbo
Jättendal
Stocka
Strömsbruk

Economy and Jobs

The economy in Nordanstig Municipality relies on different types of jobs. About 25% of people work in factories, making things. Another 14% work in services and communication, like shops or phone companies. Farming, forestry, and fishing employ about 6% of the people. Education and research jobs make up about 9%.

Here are some of the biggest private companies that employ people in the area (based on 2004 data):

Strömsbruksfabriken - 150 employees
Trima AB - 125 employees
Plyfa AB - 80 employees
SMP Parts - 50 employees
Hassela utbildningscenter - 40 employees
Tjärnviks Trä AB - 40 employees

Islands of Nordanstig

Nordanstig Municipality also includes some islands. One notable island is:

Gran

Sister City Connections

Nordanstig has a special friendship with one other city, called a "sister city." This helps people from different places learn about each other's cultures.