Trosa Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Trosa Municipality
Trosa kommun
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Trosa town hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Södermanland County | |
| Seat | Trosa | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 668.46 km2 (258.09 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 210.99 km2 (81.46 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 457.47 km2 (176.63 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 11,485 | |
| • Density | 17.1813/km2 (44.4993/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Södermanland | |
| Municipal code | 0488 | |
Trosa Municipality (called Trosa kommun in Swedish) is a special area in southeast Sweden. It's part of Södermanland County. This municipality includes several towns and villages like Vagnhärad, Västerljung, Stensund, Sund, and the main town of Trosa. The main office for the municipality is located in the town of Trosa.
Trosa Municipality was created fairly recently, in 1992. Before that, it was part of a larger area called Nyköping Municipality since 1974. When it was formed, Nyköping Municipality was divided into three separate parts. Trosa Municipality shares its borders with Nyköping Municipality and Gnesta Municipality. To the north, it borders Södertälje Municipality, which is in Stockholm County.
Visiting Trosa Municipality
Trosa Municipality is a very popular place to visit, especially during the summer! Its population of about 14,000 people (as of 2021) can grow four times bigger in the summer months. This happens because many people from the Stockholm area come to stay in their holiday homes here.
Because it's close to Stockholm, Trosa is also a favorite spot for tourists from other countries. The municipality has a great harbor and a beautiful group of islands called the Trosa archipelago. These features attract many boats from Sweden and other countries around the Baltic Sea. It's a perfect place for sailing and enjoying the water!
How Elections Work in Trosa
Just like in many places, people in Trosa Municipality get to vote for their leaders. These votes help decide who represents them in the Swedish Parliament. The results of these elections show how people in Trosa feel about different political parties.
Since 1991, when Trosa Municipality was formed, people have voted in national elections. The results help shape the government of Sweden. Sometimes, parties form groups or "blocks" to work together. There are usually two main blocks: a "left" block and a "right" block. The party or block that gets the most votes often forms the government.
About the People of Trosa
Understanding the people who live in Trosa Municipality helps us learn more about the area. In 2022, there were about 14,653 people living here. Out of these, 11,006 were Swedish citizens old enough to vote.
When it came to voting in the 2022 election, about 42% of the voters supported the "left" group of parties. On the other hand, about 57% voted for the "right" group of parties. This gives us an idea of the political leanings in the municipality.
Statistics also show us things like how many people are working, where people's families come from, and how much money people earn on average. For example, some areas in Trosa have more people with a "foreign heritage," meaning they were born outside Sweden or have parents who were. Other areas have more people whose families have lived in Sweden for a long time. These details help paint a picture of the diverse community in Trosa Municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Trosa para niños
