Överkalix Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Överkalix Municipality
Överkalix kommun
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Överkalix Town Hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Norrbotten County | |
| Seat | Överkalix | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2,946.27 km2 (1,137.56 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 2,791.96 km2 (1,077.98 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 154.31 km2 (59.58 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 3,668 | |
| • Density | 1.24496/km2 (3.2244/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Norrbotten | |
| Municipal code | 2513 | |
| Website | www.overkalix.se | |
Överkalix Municipality (which is Överkalix kommun in Swedish and Ylikainuun kunta in Finnish) is a special area in northern Sweden. It's located in Norrbotten County. The main town and where the local government is based is called Överkalix.
This municipality has a long history. In 1870, a part of the original Överkalix area became a new municipality called Korpilombolo. Since then, Överkalix Municipality has stayed the same size. Its official symbol, the coat of arms, was created in 1944. It features a bear, which is a common animal in symbols from northern Sweden.
Geography and Nature
Överkalix Municipality is right next to the Kalix River, which flows south. This river is very popular with tourists and people who love fishing. They come to enjoy the beautiful nature.
You can also find two very powerful waterfalls along the river here. One is Jockfall, which drops 9 meters. The other is Linafall, which is even taller at 16 meters!
If you travel north along the Kalix River, you'll find iron ore mines. Going south towards the coast, you'll reach bigger towns. The closest large town is Luleå, about 100 kilometers away. Getting around is easy thanks to the E10 highway. The area also has many coniferous forests.
Towns and Villages
Överkalix Municipality has four main localities, which are like towns or villages:
| # | Locality | Population |
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| 1 | Överkalix | 946 |
| 2 | Tallvik | 444 |
| 3 | Svartbyn | 281 |
| 4 | Vännäsberget | 207 |
The main town, Överkalix, is shown in bold.
Local Language
The people in Överkalix have their own special Swedish dialect. It's called överkalixmål, or the Överkalix dialect. It's quite unique and sounds very different from standard Swedish.
Economy and Jobs
The biggest employer in Överkalix Municipality is the municipality itself, with about 430 people working for it. After that, a company called Isolamin AB is important. They make parts for walls, ceilings, and floors, and they employ 110 people.
Other important jobs in the area include:
- Service companies: These companies provide services to people, like shops or restaurants. They employ about 150 people.
- Forest and land companies: These deal with the forests and land, employing about 45 people.
- Truck and bus companies: These companies help with transportation, employing about 35 people.
- Manufacturing companies: These companies make products, employing about 20 people.
In the past, the forest industry was the most important. However, since the 1960s, its role has become smaller. Experts believe that the service sector will continue to grow and become the main type of work in the future. Many of these new service jobs are in computers and telecommunication.
