Sollefteå Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sollefteå Municipality
Sollefteå kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västernorrland County | |
| Seat | Sollefteå | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5,797.16 km2 (2,238.30 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 5,428.06 km2 (2,095.79 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 369.1 km2 (142.5 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 20,441 | |
| • Density | 3.52604/km2 (9.13239/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Ångermanland | |
| Municipal code | 2283 | |
| Website | www.solleftea.se | |
Sollefteå Municipality (which in Swedish is Sollefteå kommun) is a special type of local government area in Sweden. It is located in Västernorrland County. The main town and administrative center of the municipality is Sollefteå.
The area that is now Sollefteå Municipality has a long history. The name "Sollefteå" was first used way back in the 1200s. It came from a Latin phrase, De Solatum, which means "The Sunny Place." In 1602, the king allowed a market to be held here. This helped the area grow. The city of Sollefteå itself became a city in 1917. Later, in 1974, it joined with the towns and villages around it to form the larger municipality we know today. The municipality's official symbol, its coat of arms, shows a Black Grouse, which is a type of bird.
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Exploring Sollefteå's Geography
Sollefteå Municipality is a beautiful place. It is mostly covered by large forests. Three important rivers flow through the area. These are the Ångerman River and its two branches, Faxälven and Fjällsjöälven. These rivers are a big part of the landscape.
Towns and Villages in Sollefteå
The municipality is made up of several smaller towns and villages. Each one has its own unique charm.
- Forsmo
- Junsele
- Långsele
- Näsåker
- Ramsele
- Sollefteå (This is the main town where the local government is located)
- Österforse
People and Community
Sollefteå Municipality is home to many people. In 2022, there were 18,763 residents living here. About 14,489 of these people were Swedish citizens old enough to vote. The community is made up of people from different backgrounds. The local government works to make sure everyone has a good place to live and learn.
Sollefteå's Global Friends
Sollefteå Municipality has special friendships with towns and cities in other countries. These friendships are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." They help people from different places learn about each other's cultures.
Põltsamaa, Estonia
Nykarleby, Finland
Esashi, Japan
Steinkjer, Norway
Rudniki, Poland
Madison, Mississippi, U.S.
Images for kids
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A view of Sollefteå in August 2014.
