Skövde Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Skövde Municipality
Skövde kommun
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Skövde town hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västra Götaland County | |
| Seat | Skövde | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 688.03 km2 (265.65 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 676.44 km2 (261.17 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 11.59 km2 (4.47 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 51,084 | |
| • Density | 74.2468/km2 (192.298/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Västergötland | |
| Municipal code | 1496 | |
| Website | www.skovde.se | |
Skövde Municipality (called Skövde kommun in Swedish) is a special local government area in western Sweden. It is located in Västra Götaland County. The main town and administrative center of the municipality is Skövde.
The municipality we see today was created in 1971. This happened when the City of Skövde joined together with five smaller areas around it. Before that, in 1863, there were almost 30 separate small areas. By 1952, these had already been combined into just six.
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What is the Economy Like in Skövde?
Skövde Municipality has a strong economy. The biggest employer here is Volvo, a famous car and truck company. Their Volvo Powertrain and Volvo Cars divisions together employ about 5,000 people. This means many families in Skövde work for Volvo.
Other important employers in the area include:
- The local hospital, which is called Skaraborg Hospital. It serves the whole Västra Götaland region.
- The local regiments, which are military bases. These are some of the largest in Sweden.
- The municipality itself, which hires people to run local services like schools and roads.
Learning and Education in Skövde
Skövde is a great place for learning! The University of Skövde is the largest university in the town. It is a well-known university and is ranked among the top universities in Sweden.
Many students, including those from other countries, choose to study subjects like:
- Informatics and computer science, which is about how computers work and how to use them.
- Bio-informatics and molecular biology, which combines computer science with the study of living things at a very small level.
Who Lives in Skövde? A Look at the Population
We can learn a lot about the people living in Skövde Municipality by looking at information from elections. This information helps us understand the different groups of people in the area.
In 2022, there were 56,973 people living in Skövde Municipality. Out of these, 43,681 were Swedish citizens old enough to vote.
Here are some interesting facts about the people in Skövde:
- Employment: This shows how many people aged 20 to 64 have jobs and pay taxes.
- Swedish Parents: This tells us the percentage of people born in Sweden who have at least one parent also born in Sweden.
- Foreign Heritage: This shows the percentage of people born outside Sweden, or born in Sweden but with both parents born outside Sweden.
- Income: This is the average monthly income for adults over 20, including pensioners. It's measured in SEK.
- Degree: This tells us the percentage of people who have completed a degree after high school.
This information helps us understand the different communities and how they contribute to Skövde.
Skövde's Friends Around the World: Twin Cities
Skövde Municipality has special friendships with other cities around the world. These are called "twin cities" or "sister cities." They often share ideas and cultures.
Skövde's twin cities are:
Halden, Norway (since the 1940s)
Ringsted Municipality, Denmark (since the 1940s)
Sastamala, Finland (since the 1940s)
Kuressaare, Estonia (since 1994)
Zhangjiakou，China (since 2015)
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The Volvo Powertrain facility in Skövde, a major employer.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Skövde para niños
