Säter Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Säter Municipality
Säters kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Dalarna County | |
| Seat | Säter | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 627.87 km2 (242.42 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 573.91 km2 (221.59 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 53.96 km2 (20.83 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010 | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 10,871 | |
| • Density | 17.3141/km2 (44.8433/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Dalarna | |
| Municipal code | 2082 | |
| Website | www.sater.se | |
| Density is calculated using land area only. | ||
Säter Municipality (Säters kommun) is a local government area in central Sweden. It is one of 290 such areas in Dalarna County. The main town and administrative center is Säter.
This municipality was formed in 1971. It brought together the old City of Säter and two nearby municipalities.
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Exploring Säter's Geography
Säter is famous for its beautiful Säter Valley. This valley is about 5 kilometers long. It has lots of trees and plants, with steep sides. The Ljuster stream flows at the bottom. It is a popular spot for walks and exploring nature.
Main Towns and Villages
Here are the important population centers in Säter Municipality:
- Mora
- Naglarby och Enbacka
- Säter (This is the main town)
- Skedvi kyrkby
- Solvarbo
People of Säter Municipality
Säter Municipality is home to about 11,232 people. This number includes everyone living there, no matter their age or if they are Swedish citizens. About 8,789 of these people are Swedish citizens old enough to vote.
Historical Sights to See
Säter Municipality has many interesting historical places.
Old Churches and Mining History
The Old Church of Stora Skedvi is one of the oldest churches in Dalarna. Its oldest parts date back to the 1200s.
You can also find remains from the area's mining past. The Östra Silvberg's Mining Area is one such place. People started mining silver here as early as the 1480s. There is also an old cemetery and chapel nearby. The mine closed in the 1800s. Today, the mine itself is a large hole filled with water.
Another important mine was Bispbergs gruva. This mine was used for digging up iron for over 600 years. It finally closed in 1967.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Säter para niños
