Skara Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Skara Municipality
Skara kommun
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Skara Town Hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västra Götaland County | |
| Seat | Skara | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 450.24 km2 (173.84 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 440.05 km2 (169.90 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 10.19 km2 (3.93 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 18,327 | |
| • Density | 40.7050/km2 (105.425/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Västergötland | |
| Municipal code | 1495 | |
| Website | www.skara.se | |
Skara Municipality (which is Skara kommun in Swedish) is a special local area in Västra Götaland County, located in western Sweden. It's like a local government area. The main town and administrative center of this municipality is the city of Skara.
Long ago, the area that is now Skara Municipality was made up of 16 smaller local government areas. In 1952, these smaller areas were grouped together into four new, bigger areas. Then, in 1971, the City of Skara joined with these rural areas to create the single municipality we know today.
Towns and Villages in Skara Municipality
Skara Municipality is home to several towns and villages. Each one has its own unique feel and a number of people living there. Here are some of the main places:
- Ardala: About 745 people live here.
- Axvall: This town has about 1,164 residents.
- Eggby: A smaller village with around 237 people.
- Skara: This is the main city and the center of the municipality, with about 11,437 people.
- Varnhem: Around 662 people live in Varnhem. This village is very famous for its old medieval monastery, which is a historical building where monks used to live.
People of Skara Municipality
Skara Municipality is home to many people. In 2022, there were 18,708 residents living in the municipality. Of these, about 14,210 were Swedish citizens old enough to vote.
The people living in Skara Municipality come from different backgrounds. Some have families who have lived in Sweden for a long time, while others have moved from other countries. This mix of people helps make the municipality a diverse and interesting place to live. Many adults in Skara Municipality have jobs and contribute to the local economy.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Skara para niños
