Sandviken Municipality Facts for Kids

Sandviken Municipality (which in Swedish is Sandvikens kommun) is a local government area in Gävleborg County, located in east central Sweden. The main town and administrative center is Sandviken.

This municipality was formed in 1971. It was created by joining the old City of Sandviken (which became a city in 1943) with several smaller rural areas around it.

Understanding the Sandviken Coat of Arms
What Does "Sandviken" Mean?
People and Population in Sandviken
Sports and Fun in Sandviken
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Understanding the Sandviken Coat of Arms

The special symbol, or coat of arms, for Sandviken was first given to the City of Sandviken in 1943. In the middle of the design, you can see a picture of a steam hammer. This tool was very important for industries in the area.

When the municipality became larger in 1971, the new, bigger Sandviken Municipality decided to keep the same coat of arms.

What Does "Sandviken" Mean?

The name Sandviken comes from Swedish words. It means "sandy bay." You might find many other places with this name in countries like Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.

People and Population in Sandviken

Sandviken Municipality is home to many people. In 2022, there were about 29,612 Swedish citizens living here who were old enough to vote.

The municipality keeps track of information about its residents. This helps them understand the community better. For example, they look at how many people are working and how many have finished higher education. They also track where people were born. This helps them plan for schools, jobs, and other services.

Sports and Fun in Sandviken

Sandviken Municipality is a great place for sports! It helped host the 2017 Bandy World Championship. Bandy is a winter sport similar to ice hockey, but played with a ball instead of a puck.

The championship games were held at the Göransson Arena in Sandviken. This arena is owned by the municipality and is a popular place for bandy games and other events.