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Västmanland County (Swedish: Västmanlands län) is a county or län in central Sweden. It is surrounded by several other counties, including Södermanland, Örebro, Gävleborg, Dalarna, and Uppsala. The county also touches the waters of Mälaren, which is Sweden's third largest lake.
This area has a rich history and many interesting places to visit. It plays an important role in Sweden's geography and culture, making it a fascinating place to learn about.
Province
For history, geography and culture, see: Västmanland (Westmannia)
Västmanland County is located in central Sweden. It shares borders with several other counties, including Södermanland, Örebro, Gävleborg, Dalarna, and Uppsala. The county also has a shoreline along Mälaren, which is Sweden's third largest lake.
Administration
The main aim of the County Administrative Board is to fulfil the goals set in national politics by the Riksdag and the Government. It works to coordinate the interests of the county, promote its development, establish regional goals, and ensure fair handling of each case. The County Administrative Board is a Government Agency led by a Governor. For more information, see the List of Västmanland Governors.
Politics
The County Council of Västmanland is also called Landstinget Västmanland. This group helps take care of the area's health and public services.
Riksdag elections
This section shows the results of Riksdag elections for Västmanland County since the parliament became unicameral. The table indicates which parties supported the Prime Minister or the main opposition party at the end of each elected term.
| Year | Turnout | Votes | V | S | MP | C | L | KD | M | SD | NyD | Left | Right |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 87.9 | 148,587 | 4.8 | 53.5 | 17.8 | 14.8 | 1.4 | 7.3 | 58.3 | 39.9 | |||
| 1973 | 90.7 | 155,418 | 5.2 | 50.8 | 23.2 | 9.0 | 1.4 | 9.7 | 56.0 | 42.0 | |||
| 1976 | 91.7 | 163,608 | 4.3 | 50.3 | 21.0 | 11.2 | 1.2 | 11.6 | 54.6 | 43.8 | |||
| 1979 | 90.7 | 164,056 | 5.1 | 50.5 | 15.5 | 10.7 | 1.1 | 16.1 | 55.6 | 42.3 | |||
| 1982 | 91.6 | 167,995 | 5.5 | 52.6 | 1.4 | 13.4 | 5.9 | 1.5 | 19.4 | 58.2 | 38.7 | ||
| 1985 | 89.7 | 167,297 | 5.3 | 51.7 | 1.3 | 10.4 | 13.8 | 17.0 | 57.0 | 41.3 | |||
| 1988 | 85.0 | 158,748 | 5.8 | 50.2 | 4.5 | 9.6 | 12.7 | 2.3 | 14.0 | 60.5 | 36.4 | ||
| 1991 | 85.9 | 162,451 | 4.4 | 44.1 | 2.8 | 6.9 | 9.7 | 6.4 | 17.7 | 7.5 | 48.5 | 40.7 | |
| 1994 | 86.5 | 164,306 | 6.3 | 51.2 | 4.7 | 6.0 | 7.2 | 3.3 | 19.0 | 1.2 | 62.2 | 35.6 | |
| 1998 | 80.4 | 150,609 | 13.3 | 41.1 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 10.8 | 19.9 | 58.7 | 39.8 | ||
| 2002 | 78.4 | 149,321 | 8.7 | 45.0 | 4.4 | 5.7 | 13.3 | 8.0 | 12.4 | 1.1 | 58.0 | 39.4 | |
| 2006 | 80.8 | 148,299 | 6.2 | 39.8 | 4.3 | 6.9 | 8.1 | 5.7 | 23.3 | 2.5 | 50.3 | 44.0 | |
| 2010 | 84.4 | 160,143 | 5.7 | 36.4 | 5.9 | 5.2 | 7.5 | 4.6 | 27.1 | 6.2 | 48.0 | 44.4 | |
| 2014 | 85.2 | 166,939 | 5.4 | 35.9 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 3.9 | 21.4 | 14.8 | 46.4 | 35.7 | |
| 2018 | 86.7 | 172,719 | 7.1 | 31.4 | 3.0 | 6.7 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 19.2 | 20.1 | 48.1 | 50.5 | |
| 2022 | 83.0 | 172,842 | 6.1 | 32.0 | 3.2 | 5.4 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 19.1 | 23.7 | 46.7 | 52.0 |
Municipalities
The lake at the lower right is Mälaren; at the lower left is Hjälmaren. The county has ten municipalities, including:
Demographics
Foreign background
Statistics on where people’s families come from have been collected since 2002. These tables include people who were born in another country or have parents who were born in another country. The information shows data from election years and the most recent year recorded. In 2002, Heby Municipality was counted as part of the county because it belonged to the county at that time.
| Location | 2002 | 2006 | 2010 | 2014 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboga | 9.6 | 10.9 | 12.1 | 15.4 | 19.0 | 19.2 |
| Fagersta | 21.6 | 23.1 | 26.0 | 31.2 | 34.7 | 35.0 |
| Hallstahammar | 21.5 | 22.1 | 22.8 | 24.7 | 26.7 | 27.3 |
| Kungsör | 14.1 | 14.5 | 15.4 | 18.9 | 24.8 | 25.2 |
| Köping | 18.4 | 19.4 | 21.6 | 24.9 | 28.7 | 29.0 |
| Norberg | 12.0 | 13.3 | 13.0 | 16.7 | 19.7 | 19.7 |
| Sala | 9.7 | 10.1 | 11.6 | 13.8 | 18.0 | 18.3 |
| Skinnskatteberg | 17.7 | 17.7 | 18.7 | 22.2 | 23.0 | 23.5 |
| Surahammar | 24.2 | 24.3 | 24.8 | 26.2 | 27.2 | 27.1 |
| Västerås | 20.3 | 21.9 | 24.2 | 26.4 | 29.9 | 30.8 |
| Total | 17.8 | 19.6 | 21.6 | 24.2 | 27.7 | 28.4 |
| Source: SCB | ||||||
Heraldry
Main article: Västmanland § Heraldry
Västmanland County uses a special symbol called a coat of arms, which it inherited from the area known as the province of Västmanland. When this symbol is shown with a royal crown, it represents the County Administrative Board.
Sports
Football in the county is managed by the Västmanlands Fotbollförbund. Bandy is also a popular sport, with Västerås SK being one of Sweden's most successful teams. Some Bandy World Championship finals have taken place in Västerås.
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