Vingåker Municipality
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| Vingåkers kommun | |
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| County | Södermanland County |
| Province | Södermanland |
| Seat | Vingåker |
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| Population • Total |
233rd of 290 9,212 inhabitants |
| Area • Total area • Land area • Water area |
202nd of 290 441.86 km² 372.47 km² |
| Density • Total |
152nd of 290 24.7 inhabitants/km² |
| Municipal code | {{{code}}} |
| Website | www.vingaker.se |
| Area & population from SCB as of December 31, 2006 | |
Vingåker Municipality (Vingåkers kommun) is a municipality in Södermanland County in central Sweden. Its seat is located in the town of Vingåker.
The municipality has its present size since the local government reform of 1971.
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[edit] Localities (population)
- Baggetorp (500)
- Högsjö (760)
- Läppe (600)
- Vingåker (seat) (4,300)
[edit] Coat of arms
The creation of the arms has a peculiar and somewhat romantic story attached to it. It was the first arms created by a parish in the Södermanland province in 1941. It was inspired by a hop plant that some locals had seen on a farm. The left part of the arms, an oak tree, is the inisgnia for the historical Oppunda Hundred, stretching through the municipality.
[edit] Sights
The renowned Säfstaholm Castle (slott) was bought by the municipality in 1968. It is used for exhibitions and other cultural events.
[edit] External links
- Vingåker Municipality - Official site
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