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Vänersborg Municipality

Vänersborgs kommun
Vänersborg Railway Station
Vänersborg Railway Station
Coat of arms of Vänersborg Municipality
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Country Sweden
County Västra Götaland County
Seat Vänersborg
Area
 • Total 904.3 km2 (349.2 sq mi)
 • Land 647.48 km2 (249.99 sq mi)
 • Water 256.82 km2 (99.16 sq mi)
  Area as of January 1, 2010.
Population
 (June 30, 2012)
 • Total 36,835
 • Density 40.7332/km2 (105.498/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166 code SE
Province Västergötland and Dalsland
Municipal code 1487
Website www.vanersborg.se

Vänersborg Municipality (called Vänersborgs kommun in Swedish) is a special area in western Sweden. It's like a local government area. It's located in Västra Götaland County. The main town, or "seat," where the local government offices are, is Vänersborg.

This municipality was created in the early 1970s. In 1971, the city of Vänersborg became its own municipality. A few years later, in 1974, it joined up with three other nearby municipalities. Before that, in 1863, there were eight smaller local government areas that now make up Vänersborg Municipality.

Towns and Villages in Vänersborg Municipality

Here are some of the main towns and villages in Vänersborg Municipality and how many people live in them:

  • Brålanda: About 1,500 people live here.
  • Frändefors: Around 600 people call this place home.
  • Katrinedal: This village has about 300 residents.
  • Nordkroken: About 400 people live in Nordkroken.
  • Vargön: This is a larger town with about 5,000 people.
  • Vänersborg (the main town): Around 22,000 people live in Vänersborg itself.

Connecting with Other Countries: Twin Cities

Vänersborg Municipality has special friendships with cities in other countries. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." They often share ideas and learn from each other. Here are some of Vänersborg's twin cities:

See also

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