Arvika Municipality
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Arvika kommun | |
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County | Värmland County |
Province | Värmland |
Seat | Arvika |
Area • Total area • Land area |
50th of 290 1,968.55 km² 1,659.43 km² |
Population • Total |
95th of 290 26,131 inhabitants |
Density • Total |
199th of 290 15.7 inhabitants/km² |
Website | http://www.arvika.se/ |
Area & population from SCB as of December 31, 2006 |
Arvika Municipality (Arvika kommun) is a municipality in Värmland County in west central Sweden. Its seat is located in the city of Arvika.
The present municipality was created in 1971 when the former City of Arvika was amalgamated with five rural municipalities.
Arvika is most known for the annual Arvika Festival that attracts international artists.
[edit] Localities
[edit] Notable natives
- Kenny Bräck, racing driver
- Per Eklund, rally and rallycross driver
- Tommy Kristoffersson, rallycross and racing driver
- Håkan Hagegård, opera singer
[edit] External links
- Arvika Municipality - Official site
- Arvika Festival - Official site
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