Sala Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sala Municipality
Sala kommun
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Sala town hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västmanland County | |
| Seat | Sala | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,211.1353 km2 (467.6220 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 1,174.7153 km2 (453.5601 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 36.42 km2 (14.06 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 21,571 | |
| • Density | 17.8106/km2 (46.1291/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Västmanland and Uppland | |
| Municipal code | 1981 | |
| Website | www.sala.se | |
Sala Municipality (in Swedish: Sala kommun) is a local government area in central Sweden. It is part of Västmanland County. The main town, where the local government offices are located, is called Sala.
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What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It helps manage things for people living there. Think of it as a local community with its own rules and services.
How Municipalities Work
In Sweden, municipalities are very important. They provide many services that people use every day. These services include schools, healthcare, and taking care of roads.
What Sala Municipality Does
Sala Municipality works to make life better for its residents. It handles things like local planning and waste collection. It also supports local businesses and cultural activities.
Where is Sala Municipality?
Sala Municipality is located in the middle part of Sweden. It's in a region called Västmanland County. This county is known for its beautiful nature and history.
Provinces of Sala
The municipality stretches across two traditional Swedish provinces. These are Västmanland and Uppland. This means it has a mix of landscapes and historical backgrounds.
The Town of Sala
The town of Sala is the heart of the municipality. It's where the main offices are for the local government. Sala is also a place with its own interesting history and local attractions.
Facts and Figures
Sala Municipality covers a certain amount of land and water. It has a specific number of people living there. These numbers help us understand the size and population of the area.
Area and Population
The total area of Sala Municipality includes both land and water. Its population is counted regularly to know how many people live there. This helps with planning services for everyone.
Time Zone
Like most of Sweden, Sala Municipality uses Central European Time (CET). During summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST). This is a common practice in many European countries.
