Södermanland County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Södermanland County
Södermanlands län
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| Country | Sweden | ||||
| Formed | 1634 | ||||
| Capital | Nyköping | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 5,619.3 km2 (2,169.6 sq mi) | ||||
| Population
(March 31 2011)
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| • Total | 270,981 | ||||
| • Density | 48.2233/km2 (124.8977/sq mi) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||||
| ISO 3166 code | SE-D | ||||
| GDP/ Nominal | SEK 52,235 million (2004) | ||||
| GDP per capita | SEK 202,000 | ||||
| NUTS Region | SE122 | ||||
Södermanland County (Swedish: Södermanlands län) is a county in central Sweden. Its main city, or "seat," is Nyköping. This county was created a long time ago, in the year 1634.
What is Södermanland County?
Södermanland County is like a big region in the middle of Sweden. It is one of the many counties that make up the country. You can think of it as a state or province. The main city where the county's government offices are located is called Nyköping. This county has been around for a very long time, since 1634.
It covers an area of about 5,619 square kilometers. That's about 2,170 square miles. As of March 2011, about 270,981 people lived there.
Who Leads the County?
Each county in Sweden has a leader called a Governor. The Governor is chosen by the Swedish government. Their job is to make sure the county follows national laws. They also help with things like public safety and development. The Governor of Södermanland County is Liselott Hagberg.
The county also has a council, called Landstinget Sörmland. This council helps make decisions about local services. These services include healthcare and public transport.
Cities and Towns
Södermanland County is divided into several smaller areas. These areas are called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government. They manage things like schools and local roads.
Here are the municipalities in Södermanland County:
