Oxelösund Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oxelösund Municipality
Oxelösunds kommun
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Oxelösund City Hall in June 2013
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Södermanland County | |
| Seat | Oxelösund | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 760.33 km2 (293.57 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 35.57 km2 (13.73 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 724.76 km2 (279.83 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 11,175 | |
| • Density | 14.6976/km2 (38.0665/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Södermanland | |
| Municipal code | 0481 | |
| Website | www.oxelosund.se | |
Oxelösund Municipality (Oxelösunds kommun) is a special area in Södermanland County, located in southeast Sweden. It's like a small local government area. The main town, or "seat," of this municipality is Oxelösund.
Back in 1950, a place called Nikolai Rural Municipality was split up. Part of it became the City of Oxelösund. This was one of the last new cities created in Sweden. The rest of Nikolai joined the nearby city of Nyköping. In 1971, Oxelösund became a single municipality without adding any new land.
Because of its history, Oxelösund has always been known for its industries. The local government was mostly run by the Social Democratic Party. The main industries were the busy harbor and the iron works.
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Geography
Oxelösund Municipality is located on a peninsula that sticks out into the Baltic Sea. On land, it only shares a border with Nyköping Municipality. It's one of Sweden's smallest municipalities. Its total area is about 35.75 square kilometers.
How People Vote in Oxelösund
People in Oxelösund vote in elections, just like in other parts of Sweden. These elections help choose who will represent them in the Swedish Parliament. The way people vote can change over time. Different political parties get different numbers of votes.
About the People of Oxelösund
We can learn about the people living in Oxelösund Municipality by looking at information from elections. This data helps us understand things like how many people live there and their backgrounds.
There are some differences in income between different parts of Oxelösund. Some areas, especially those closer to the southern shore, tend to have higher incomes. Other areas in the downtown part have lower average incomes. This shows that people's financial situations can vary a lot within the same municipality.
International Connections
Oxelösund is part of a special group called the Douzelage. This is a unique partnership of 24 towns from different countries across the European Union. It's like a big family of towns!
What is Douzelage?
The Douzelage started in 1991. It helps towns from different countries become "twin towns" or "sister cities." This means they work together and share ideas. They often have events like markets where they sell products from each other's countries. They also have festivals to celebrate their cultures.
This group helps people from different parts of Europe learn about each other. It builds friendships and understanding between towns. Oxelösund joined this group in 1998.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Oxelösund para niños
