Sunne Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sunne Municipality
Sunne kommun
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Sunne church in Värmland, Sweden
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Värmland County | |
| Seat | Sunne | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,457.07 km2 (562.58 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 1,296.39 km2 (500.54 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 160.68 km2 (62.04 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 13,325 | |
| • Density | 9.1451/km2 (23.6856/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Värmland | |
| Municipal code | 1766 | |
Sunne Municipality (called Sunne kommun in Swedish) is a special local area in Värmland County, located in west-central Sweden. Think of a municipality as a local government area, like a county or a district, where people live and work together. The main town and center of Sunne Municipality is called Sunne.
This municipality was formed in 1971. Before that, Sunne was a smaller market town. It joined with two other areas, Gräsmark and Lysvik, to create the larger municipality we know today.
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Exploring Sunne Municipality: Towns and Villages
Sunne Municipality is home to several interesting towns and villages. Each one has its own unique charm and history.
Main Towns and Villages in Sunne
- Lysvik
- Mårbacka
- Rottneros
- Sunne (This is the main town and where the local government is based)
- Uddheden
- Västra Ämtervik
The closest big city with an international airport is Karlstad. This makes it easier for people to travel to and from Sunne.
Understanding the People of Sunne Municipality
Learning about the people who live in Sunne Municipality helps us understand the area better. We can look at information like how many people live there and how they participate in local decisions.
Population and Voting in Sunne
In 2022, there were about 13,352 people living in Sunne Municipality. Out of these, about 10,393 were Swedish citizens old enough to vote. This information comes from official statistics.
When people voted in the 2022 Swedish general election, about 44.0% voted for the "left coalition" of political parties. About 54.8% voted for the "right coalition" of parties. These groups represent different ideas about how the country should be run.
How People Work and Live
Statistics also show how many people are working and where they come from. This helps us understand the local economy and community. For example, a high percentage of people working means a strong local economy.
The information also looks at how many people were born in Sweden with Swedish parents, and how many have a "foreign heritage." This means they were born abroad or have parents who were born abroad. This shows the mix of cultures in the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Sunne para niños
