Ockelbo Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ockelbo Municipality
Ockelbo kommun
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Ockelbo Railway Station
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Gävleborg County | |
| Seat | Ockelbo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,135.54 km2 (438.43 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 1,069.59 km2 (412.97 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 65.95 km2 (25.46 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 5,987 | |
| • Density | 5.2724/km2 (13.6554/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Gästrikland | |
| Municipal code | 2101 | |
| Website | www.ockelbo.se | |
Ockelbo Municipality (called Ockelbo kommun in Swedish) is a cool area in east central Sweden. It's part of Gävleborg County. The main town, or "seat," where the local government is, is called Ockelbo.
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History of Ockelbo
The Ockelbo Municipality you see today was created in 1971. Before that, it was two separate areas: the "old" Ockelbo and a place called Skog. They joined together to form one bigger municipality.
Towns and Villages
Ockelbo Municipality has several important towns and villages. These are the main places where people live and work:
- Lingbo
- Ockelbo (This is the main town and where the local government is located)
- Jädraås
- Åmot
People of Ockelbo
Let's look at some facts about the people living in Ockelbo Municipality. These numbers help us understand the community better.
Population Numbers
In 2022, there were about 5,860 people living in Ockelbo Municipality. Out of these, about 4,549 were Swedish citizens old enough to vote.
What People Do
Many adults in Ockelbo Municipality work. About 78% to 79% of people between 20 and 64 years old have jobs and pay taxes. This is a good sign of a strong community!
Background of Residents
Most people in Ockelbo Municipality have Swedish parents. However, some residents were born in other countries or have parents who were. This mix of backgrounds makes the community diverse.
Education and Income
About 26% to 27% of adults in Ockelbo have a degree from college or university. The average monthly income for adults in Ockelbo is around 21,743 to 23,294 Swedish kronor (SEK). This includes money from jobs, investments, or government support.
