Partille Municipality facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Partille Municipality Partille kommun
Municipality
Coat of arms
Country	Sweden
County	Västra Götaland County
Seat	Partille
Area
• Total	59.35 km2 (22.92 sq mi)
• Land	57.19 km2 (22.08 sq mi)
• Water	2.16 km2 (0.83 sq mi)
	Area as of January 1, 2010.
Population  (March 31, 2018)[1]
• Total	37,931
• Density	639.11/km2 (1,655.28/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166 code	SE
Province	Västergötland
Municipal code	1402
Website	www.partille.se

Partille Municipality (Partille kommun) is a local government area in Västra Götaland County in western Sweden. Its main town is Partille. This town is part of the larger Gothenburg urban area.

Partille Municipality is one of the smallest areas in Sweden. It covers only about 59 square kilometers.

The area of Partille started as a rural community in 1863. It has kept its original size over the years. Today, it has grown into a suburb of the big city of Gothenburg.

Geography of Partille

Partille Municipality is divided into four main areas. These are Partille, Sävedalen, Jonsered, and Öjersjö.

The land here is mostly traditional Swedish woodland. Because of this, many businesses in the area are connected to the forest industry.

Main Towns and Villages

The western part of the municipality is connected to the Gothenburg urban area. This leads to Partille Centrum, which is the main town and center of the municipality.

Other important towns and villages in Partille are:

• Jonsered
• Kåhög
• Öjersjö
• Furulund, Partille

People of Partille

Partille Municipality is home to many people. In 2018, about 37,931 people lived here. The population has grown over time.

Information about the people living in Partille is collected by official groups. This helps us understand the community better.

History of Partille

People have lived in the Partille area for over a thousand years. There are still fifteen ancient sites from that time.

Partille is in a valley surrounded by mountains. Its name might come from "Part haella," meaning "split rock." Another idea is "Port haella," which means "door in the mountain."

The small river Säveån flows through the valley. Its name means "slowly flowing stream." This river has been very important for Partille's history. The land around it was good for farming, and many farms were there in the Middle Ages.

The oldest building in Partille is Partille Kyrka (Partille Church). It was built in the 13th century. The church is in the center of Partille, showing that this area has always been the main meeting place. The church does not have a bell tower. A separate bell tower was built in 1652.

The river was also a great place for fishing. Records from the 16th century show that important people fished here. Even today, salmon and trout are popular fish to catch.

Besides farming and forestry, transportation was a big business. David af Sanderberg, who managed the East India Company, built Partille Herrgård (manor) between 1770 and 1780. This manor is now a famous landmark.

Later, in the 1800s, Sweden's first industrial area grew in Jonsered. Two Scottish men, William Gibson and Alexander Keiller, opened a factory there. They made cloth for sails and tents. Sweden's first terrace-houses, built in an English style, were also in Jonsered. Today, Jonsered is still important for its well-preserved historical buildings.

Economy and Business

Many different businesses are based in Partille. These include Soft Touch AB, which makes safety equipment. Triumfglass makes ice cream, and Swisslog works with logistics. Ragn Sells is a company that handles waste and recycling.

A major feature of Partille is the Allum shopping mall. The municipality worked with a construction company to build it. The goal was to connect the two parts of the municipality, which were separated by the E20 highway.

Construction of Allum started in 2004 and finished in 2006. The name "Allum" comes from an old Swedish word meaning "everyone." So, the name means "for everyone." The mall created about 650 new jobs and has around 100 stores.

Sports and Activities

Partille Arena

Partille is home to several sports clubs. These include:

• Partille IF
• IK Sävehof
• SAIK [sv]
• Jonsereds IF
• Partille Badminton

Partille Cup Handball

The Partille Cup is a famous handball tournament. It started in Partille in 1963. At first, it was played at Vallhamra Idrottsplats (Vallhamra sports field).

As the tournament grew, it moved to Gothenburg. Partille Cup is now the world's largest handball tournament for young people. In 2010, over 1,000 teams from 46 countries took part. The tournament happens every year in early July. It is organized by the Swedish handball club IK Sävehof from Partille.

Education in Partille

Partille has many elementary schools for younger students. Some of these schools are:

For older students, the municipality offers high school education at Porthälla Gymnasium.

Twin Cities

Partille has a special friendship with another city:

• Chrudim in the Czech Republic

See also

In Spanish: Municipio de Partille para niños