Stockholm County facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stockholm Stockholms län
County of Sweden
Flag Coat of arms
Country	Sweden
Formed	1714
Capital	Stockholm
Area
• Total	6,519.3 km2 (2,517.1 sq mi)
Population  (31 March 2011)
• Total	2,084,526
• Density	319.7469/km2 (828.141/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166 code	SE-AB
GDP/ Nominal	SEK 669,900 million (2004)
GDP per capita	SEK 482,500 (2010)
NUTS Region	SE110

Stockholm County (which is Stockholms län in Swedish) is a special area in central Sweden. It's like a big region that helps manage things for the people living there. The main city and capital of this county is Stockholm. This county was officially started a long time ago, in the year 1714.

What is Stockholm County?

Stockholm County is one of the many counties that make up Sweden. Think of it like a state or a large district. Each county has its own government that helps run local services. These services include things like healthcare, public transport, and planning for new buildings.

How the County is Governed

The county is led by a person called the Governor. This person is chosen by the Swedish government. The Governor makes sure that the laws and decisions from the national government are followed in the county. They also work to make life better for everyone living there.

There is also a group called the Stockholm County Council. This council is made up of people who are elected by the citizens of the county. They make decisions about important services, especially healthcare and public transport, for the people in Stockholm County.

Cities and Towns in the County

Stockholm County is home to many different cities and towns, which are called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government that takes care of things like schools, parks, and waste collection. The county helps coordinate efforts between these smaller areas.

A map showing all the municipalities in Stockholm County.

Here are some of the municipalities you can find in Stockholm County:

• Botkyrka
• Danderyd
• Ekerö
• Haninge
• Huddinge
• Järfälla
• Lidingö
• Nacka
• Norrtälje
• Nykvarn
• Nynäshamn
• Salem
• Sigtuna
• Sollentuna
• Solna
• Stockholm
• Sundbyberg
• Södertälje
• Tyresö
• Täby
• Upplands-Bro
• Upplands Väsby
• Vallentuna
• Vaxholm
• Värmdö
• Österåker

Quick Facts About Stockholm County

Stockholm County is a very important part of Sweden. It has a large population and is a center for business and culture. Many people live and work here.

Population and Size

As of March 2011, over 2 million people lived in Stockholm County. This makes it the most populated county in Sweden. The total area of the county is about 6,519 square kilometers. That's a lot of space!

Economy and Money

The county is also very important for Sweden's economy. It produces a lot of goods and services. In 2004, the total value of all goods and services produced in the county was about 669.9 billion Swedish Kronor. This shows how busy and productive the county is.

See also

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