Norsjö Municipality facts for kids
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Norsjö Municipality
Norsjö kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västerbotten County | |
| Seat | Norsjö | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,937.73 km2 (748.16 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 1,751.39 km2 (676.22 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 186.34 km2 (71.95 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 4,319 | |
| • Density | 2.22890/km2 (5.7728/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Västerbotten | |
| Municipal code | 2417 | |
| Website | www.norsjo.se | |
Norsjö Municipality (called Norsjö kommun in Swedish) is a municipality in northern Sweden. It is located in Västerbotten County. The main town, or seat, of the municipality is Norsjö.
In 1974, Norsjö and Malå municipalities joined together. They formed a larger Norsjö Municipality. However, in 1983, Malå Municipality became separate again. It went back to its borders from before 1974.
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History of Norsjö
People likely started living in the Norsjö area a long time ago. The first settlements probably began around the 15th century. For the first few hundred years, the settlers lived by fishing, hunting, and farming. These activities helped them survive and grow.
Towns and Villages
Norsjö Municipality has two main localities. These are also known as urban areas or towns.
| # | Locality | Population |
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| 1 | Norsjö | 2,102 |
| 2 | Bastuträsk | 357 |
The main town, Norsjö, is shown in bold letters.
People of Norsjö
This section shares information about the people living in Norsjö Municipality. This data comes from official statistics.
In 2022, there were about 3,967 residents in total. Most of them were Swedish citizens who were old enough to vote. The information also shows how many people are employed. It also tells us about where people's families come from. This includes those with Swedish parents and those with foreign heritage.
Economy and Industry
Norsjö has always been an important place for industry. The large forests in the area are very important. They provide the basis for many wood-related businesses. This includes managing forests and cutting down trees. It also involves transporting timber and running sawmills.
Wood is also used to make products. It is also a renewable fuel source. This fuel helps produce electricity and heat energy.
Norsjö Municipality also produces a lot of renewable energy. This includes electricity from hydropower stations. It also includes heat energy from wood. This energy is used for industries and homes.
Mining for metal ores has also been very important here. Many mines have operated in and around Norsjö Municipality. This area is part of the Skellefteå Field mining district. Norsjö Municipality is only about 50 kilometers away from a large mineral processing plant in Boliden.
Famous People from Norsjö
- Tommy Körberg, an artist
- Stieg Larsson, an author and journalist
- Torgny Lindgren, an author and a member of the Swedish Academy
- Björn Yttling, a musician and music producer
See also
In Spanish: Norsjö para niños
