Västmanland County facts for kids
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Västmanland
Västmanlands län
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| Country | Sweden | ||||
| Founded | 1634 | ||||
| Capital | Västerås | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 5,145.8 km2 (1,986.8 sq mi) | ||||
| Population
(March 31 2011)
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| • Total | 252,819 | ||||
| • Density | 49.1311/km2 (127.2491/sq mi) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||||
| ISO 3166 code | SE-U | ||||
| GDP/ Nominal | SEK 60,287 million (2004) | ||||
| GDP per capita | SEK 233,000 | ||||
| NUTS Region | SE125 | ||||
Västmanland County (which is Västmanlands län in Swedish) is a special area in central Sweden. It's like a big region or state. The main city and capital of Västmanland County is Västerås. This county was officially created a long time ago, in the year 1634.
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What is Västmanland County?
Västmanland County is one of the 21 counties that make up Sweden. These counties help to organize the country. They manage things like healthcare, public transport, and regional development. The county is led by a governor.
Cities and Towns in Västmanland County
Västmanland County is divided into smaller areas called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government. These are like smaller towns or city areas within the county. Here are the main municipalities you can find in Västmanland County:
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ABB Arena Syd is a large indoor arena in Västerås. It's famous for hosting bandy games, a sport similar to ice hockey.
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In Spanish: Provincia de Västmanland para niños
