Skinnskatteberg Municipality
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| Skinnskattebergs kommun | |
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| County | Västmanland County |
| Province | Västmanland |
| Seat | Skinnskatteberg |
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| Area • Total area • Land area |
148th of 290 721.86 km² 662.22 km² |
| Population • Total |
279th of 290 4,752 inhabitants |
| Density • Total |
243rd of 290 7.2 inhabitants/km² |
| Website | http://www.skinnskatteberg.se/ |
| Area & population from SCB as of December 31, 2006 | |
Skinnskatteberg Municipality (Skinnskattebergs kommun) is a municipality in Västmanland County in central Sweden. Its seat is located in the town of Skinnskatteberg.
In 1952 a new greater municipality was created when "old" Skinskatteberg was merged with Gunnilbo and Hed. The next subdivision reform of 1971 did not affect this entity.
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[edit] Localities
- Riddarhyttan
- Skinnskatteberg (seat)
[edit] Geography
8% of the area consists of water (streams or lakes). Good possibilities for outdoor activities such as walking, hunting and fishing.
[edit] History
The area was known as Skinnsäckeberg in the medieval age, which translates to "Skinsack mountain", perhaps referring to skinsacks used to carry material up to the mountains, but no one known for sure.
The area, located within the Mining district of Central Sweden (Bergslagen) was a mining district since the 14th century, mostly for iron, but copper was also mined for.
[edit] Notability
The municipality has among the most mansions of Sweden's municipalities: Baggå, Bernshammars, Färna, Jönsarbo, Karmansbo, Nyhammars, Skinnskatteberg and Uttersberg.
The mansion of Skinskatteberg is particularly well known. It was constructed in 1779 by architect Wilhelm Hising. Every year a choir assembly is held by the mansion.
[edit] External link
- Skinnskatteberg Municipality - Official site
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