Perstorp facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Perstorp train station
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 Perstorp
Location in Skåne
Perstorp
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden | |
| Province | Skåne | |
| County | Skåne County | |
| Municipality | Perstorp Municipality | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.43 km2 (2.10 sq mi) | |
| Population
(31 December 2014)
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| • Total | 7,150 | |
| • Density | 1,043/km2 (2,700/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Perstorp is a town in Skåne County, Sweden. It is the main town, or seat, of Perstorp Municipality. In 2018, about 6,054 people lived here.
Perstorp is known for its history and its connection to the chemical industry. It is a small but important community in southern Sweden.
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Perstorp's History
Early Beginnings: 19th Century
Before 1862, Perstorp was like many other local areas in Sweden. Its local government was closely tied to the church.
In 1862, Sweden made big changes to how its local areas were governed. These were called municipal reforms. After these changes, Perstorp became part of a new rural municipality.
Later, on May 23, 1935, a special type of local area called a municipal community was created for Perstorp.
Growing Up: 20th Century
After World War II, Sweden continued to modernize. In 1947, the rural municipality and the municipal community of Perstorp joined together. They formed a new type of town called a köping.
Then, in 1971, Sweden had more municipal reforms. These changes created 290 larger municipalities across the country. Perstorp became part of one of these new, bigger areas, known as the Municipality of Perstorp.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2015, a study showed that 5,847 people lived in the Perstorp municipality. They lived in an area of about 5.76 square kilometers.
This means that for every square kilometer, there were about 1,015 people. It's a fairly spread-out area, with plenty of space.
Sports in Perstorp
Perstorp is home to a sports club called Perstorp Bälinge Sports Club, or PBIK. This club was formed in 2012 when two older sports clubs joined forces.
Many talented athletes have come from Perstorp. For example, Björn Andersson was a famous football player. Isabelle Haak is also a well-known volleyball player from the area.
Perstorp's Twin Town
Perstorp has a special friendship with another town far away. It is twinned with Newton Aycliffe. Newton Aycliffe is a town located in the North-East of England.
This twinning helps people from both towns learn about each other's cultures.
Images for kids
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Perstorp train station
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The coat of arms for Perstorp
