Ulricehamn Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ulricehamn Municipality
Ulricehamns kommun
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Ulricehamn town hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västra Götaland County | |
| Seat | Ulricehamn | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,122.21 km2 (433.29 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 1,051.41 km2 (405.95 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 70.8 km2 (27.3 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 22,831 | |
| • Density | 20.3447/km2 (52.6925/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Västergötland | |
| Municipal code | 1491 | |
| Website | www.ulricehamn.se | |
Ulricehamn Municipality (which in Swedish is Ulricehamns kommun) is a special area in Västra Götaland County in western Sweden. It's like a local government area. The main town, or "seat," where the local government offices are, is called Ulricehamn.
This municipality was created in 1974. Before that, Ulricehamn was a city, and there were three smaller country areas. They all joined together to form the Ulricehamn Municipality we know today.
Towns and Villages in Ulricehamn
The Ulricehamn Municipality is made up of several towns and villages. Each of these places has its own unique feel and community.
- Blidsberg
- Dalum
- Gällstad
- Hulu
- Hökerum
- Marbäck
- Nitta
- Rånnaväg
- Timmele
- Trädet
- Ulricehamn (This is the main town!)
- Vegby
- Älmestad
Who Lives in Ulricehamn Municipality?
Let's look at some interesting facts about the people who live in Ulricehamn Municipality! These numbers come from official statistics, like those used for elections.
In 2022, there were about 24,871 people living here. Out of these, about 18,972 were Swedish citizens old enough to vote.
When people voted in the 2022 Swedish general election:
- About 43.9% of voters chose parties that are part of the "left coalition."
- About 54.8% of voters chose parties that are part of the "right coalition."
People in Ulricehamn Municipality have different backgrounds and jobs. For example, in some areas, a high percentage of people are employed. Also, the average income can vary between different parts of the municipality. Many people also have a college degree or higher education.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Ulricehamn para niños
