Vansbro Municipality Facts for Kids

Vansbro Municipality (also called Vansbro kommun in Swedish) is a local area in central Sweden. It's found in Dalarna County. The main town, or "seat," where the local government is, is called Vansbro.

In 1971, a big change happened in local government. Three areas named Järna, Nås, and Äppelbo joined together. This created the new Vansbro Municipality. The name for the new municipality came from the town of Vansbro, which also became its main center.

The coat of arms for Vansbro Municipality has three symbols. It shows a sign for iron, an axe, and a sword. The axe represents the important wood industries in the area.

Towns and Villages in Vansbro
A Look Back in Time: Vansbro's History
People and Population in Vansbro
Sister City
Unique Features of Vansbro
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Towns and Villages in Vansbro

Vansbro Municipality is home to several smaller towns and villages. Here are some of the main ones and their populations:

Vansbro, with about 2,100 people. This is the largest town and the main center.
Järna, with about 1,500 people.
Nås, with about 465 people.
Äppelbo, with about 261 people.

A Look Back in Time: Vansbro's History

Many of the towns and church areas in Vansbro Municipality have been around for hundreds of years.

Early Iron Production

Around the town of Järna, people have found old ovens from the Viking Age or even earlier. These ovens show that iron was processed here a very long time ago. This history of iron might even be how Järna got its name, as Järn means iron in Swedish.

Old Parishes and Villages

Records show that Nås parish was first mentioned in the year 1479. Järna parish was noted even earlier, in 1417. Äppelbo was known as Äppelboda parish in 1417.

Military History in Äppelbo

Äppelbo, which means "Apple Village," was important in the 1690s. It was the base for the Västerdal regiment, a military group. Famous Swedish kings like Charles XII and Gustaf IV Adolf used soldiers from this area when they fought battles across Europe.

Rise of Wood Industries

Modern iron works started in the early 1800s but didn't last long. By the end of that century, the main industry became wood. Around 1900, three large sawmills were built in Vansbro. This made the town grow and become very successful. When the railroad came through Vansbro in 1898, it made it even easier for businesses to transport goods.

People and Population in Vansbro

This section shares information about the people living in Vansbro Municipality. The numbers come from official statistics and show details from the 2022 Swedish general election.

In total, there were 6,766 people living in the municipality. Among them, 5,305 were Swedish citizens old enough to vote. When they voted, 43.6% chose parties from the "left coalition," and 54.9% chose parties from the "right coalition."

Here's a quick look at some details for different areas:

Järna: Has 2,259 residents. Most people (86%) are employed, and 94% have Swedish parents. The average monthly income is about 23,578 Swedish kronor.
Nås: Has 877 residents. About 81% are employed, and 90% have Swedish parents. The average monthly income is about 21,407 Swedish kronor.
Vansbro: Has 2,706 residents. About 79% are employed, and 82% have Swedish parents. The average monthly income is about 21,773 Swedish kronor.
Äppelbo: Has 924 residents. About 85% are employed, and 94% have Swedish parents. The average monthly income is about 24,463 Swedish kronor.

These numbers help us understand the different communities within Vansbro Municipality.

Sister City

Vansbro Municipality has a special connection with another city far away. Its sister city is Velké Meziříčí, which is located in the Czech Republic. Sister cities often share cultural exchanges and friendly ties.

Unique Features of Vansbro

In the town of Järna, people speak one of the special Dalacarlia dialects. These are unique ways of speaking Swedish that are found only in the Dalarna region.

Vansbro Municipality facts for kids

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