Nynäshamn Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nynäshamn Municipality
Nynäshamns kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Stockholm County | |
| Seat | Nynäshamn | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,306.35 km2 (504.38 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 357.23 km2 (137.93 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 949.12 km2 (366.46 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 25,981 | |
| • Density | 19.8882/km2 (51.5103/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Södermanland | |
| Municipal code | 0192 | |
| Website | www.nynashamn.se | |
| Density is calculated using land area only. | ||
Nynäshamn Municipality (Nynäshamns kommun) is a special area in Sweden, located in Stockholm County. It's like a local government area, and its main town is called Nynäshamn. This municipality is known for its beautiful coastline, many islands, and interesting history.
In 1974, the former City of Nynäshamn joined with two other areas. These were Ösmo and Sorunda. All these places are on the Södertörn peninsula and include some nearby islands.
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Demography
How Many People Live Here?
This section shows how the number of people living in Nynäshamn Municipality has changed over time.
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| 1970 |
18,227
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| 1975 |
19,100
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| 1980 |
20,333
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| 1985 |
20,857
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| 1990 |
21,992
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| 1995 |
22,786
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| 2000 |
23,965
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| 2005 |
24,648
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| 2010 |
26,032
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| 2015 |
27,500
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| 2017 |
28,109
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| 2019 |
28,575
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Source: SCB - Folkmängd efter region och år. |
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People with International Backgrounds
On December 31, 2017, about 21.64% of the people in Nynäshamn Municipality had a foreign background. This means they were born outside Sweden or had two parents born outside Sweden. This number was 6,082 people out of a total of 28,109 residents. Back in 2002, this group made up 12.96% of the population.
Localities
These are some of the main towns and villages in Nynäshamn Municipality:
Getting Around Nynäshamn
Nynäshamn Municipality is part of the public transport system run by SL. This means you can use Stockholm commuter rail trains and a network of buses to travel around.
You can also take ferries from Nynäshamn. These ferries can take cars and people to the Swedish island of Gotland, and even to countries like Poland and Latvia.
Nature and History in Nynäshamn
Nynäshamn Municipality has over 1,800 islands and small islets. The Draget Canal is a waterway that lets boats travel across the municipality from west to east. This means they don't have to go out into the open sea near the Landsort peninsula.
The area is great for outdoor activities. You can find sandy beaches, perfect for long walks. There are also places for riding horses and bicycling. Nynäshamn has a very diverse nature. You can enjoy boat tours around the Stockholm archipelago. There are also boggy areas, farms, towns, and even forests. In these forests, you might spot animals like elk and deer.
The history of Nynäshamn goes back thousands of years. About 50 historical sites are important enough to be marked on maps for visitors. These include old grave fields from the Iron Age and runestones from the Viking Age. You can also see newer historical places, like 18th-century farms and cottages.
Notable Residents
Some famous people who have lived in Nynäshamn Municipality include:
- Kent Nilsson, a retired professional ice hockey player from the NHL.
- Erik Gustafsson, an NHL player who plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Nynäshamn para niños
