Stenungsund Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stenungsund Municipality
Stenungsunds kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västra Götaland County | |
| Seat | Stenungsund | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 303.08 km2 (117.02 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 253.54 km2 (97.89 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 49.54 km2 (19.13 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 24,222 | |
| • Density | 79.9195/km2 (206.991/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Bohuslän | |
| Municipal code | 1415 | |
| Website | www.stenungsund.se | |
Stenungsund Municipality (which in Swedish is Stenungsunds kommun) is a local government area, called a municipality, in western Sweden. It is part of Västra Götaland County. The main town and administrative center, known as its seat, is Stenungsund.
This municipality is located by the sea, nestled among the islands of Orust and Tjörn. Important routes like the European route E6 highway and the Bohus Line railway pass through it. There are three train stops within the municipality: Stora Höga, Stenungsund, and Svenshögen.
The municipality was created in 1952 when several smaller areas joined together. Later, in 1971, another area was added.
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Symbols of Stenungsund
The coat of arms for Stenungsund Municipality was officially registered in 1977. The symbol you see in the top part of the shield is a hydrocarbon molecule. This special symbol represents the important petrochemical industry in the area. Petrochemicals are products made from oil and natural gas, used to create many things like plastics.
Towns and Villages
Stenungsund Municipality is home to several towns and smaller villages. These places are where people live and work.
Main Urban Areas
These are the larger towns and urban areas in the municipality:
- Aröd och Timmervik (also partly in Kungälv Municipality)
- Hallerna
- Jörlanda
- Starrkärr och Näs
- Stenungsund (This is the main town, the seat of the municipality)
- Stenungsön
- Stora Höga
- Strandnorum
- Svenshögen
- Ucklum
- Ödsmål
Smaller Villages
Here are some of the smaller villages you can find in Stenungsund Municipality:
- Gilltorp
- Groland
- Grössbyn
- Härgusseröd
- Kullen och Dyrtorp (This is the largest village)
- Kyrkenorum
- Källsby
- Nolgärde och Johannesberg
- Rödmyren och Röd
- Sandbacka
- Skotthed
- Spekeröd
- Svartehallen
- Talbo och Östra Skår
- Vulseröd
History and Discoveries
In 2006, archaeologists found some very old burial sites in the area. These sites date back to between 1 AD and 300 AD, showing that people lived here a very long time ago.
Important Businesses
Stenungsund Municipality is known for its industries.
Computer Software
- Hogia (Official website): http://www.hogia.se/ is one of Sweden's biggest companies that develops computer software.
Petrochemical Industry
Since the 1950s, Stenungsund Municipality has become a major hub for the petrochemical industry. You can easily spot the area by its four huge chimneys, which belong to a large power plant. These chimneys are a famous landmark.
Sports Clubs
If you're interested in sports, here are some of the clubs located in Stenungsund Municipality:
- Stenungsunds IF (Football)
- Vallens IF (Football)
- Stss, Tjörn Runt (Sailing)
- Stenungsund HF (Handball)
- Stenungsunds FC (Football)
Images for kids
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The Stenungsund Bridge, a landmark in the municipality.
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The coat of arms for Stenungsund Municipality.
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A map showing Stenungsund Municipality within Västra Götaland County.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Stenungsund para niños
