Skinnskatteberg Municipality

Infobox_Kommun2
fullname=Skinnskattebergs kommun


county=Västmanland County
province=Västmanland
capital=Skinnskatteberg


arearank=148th
area=721.86
arealand=662.22
populationrank=279th
population=4,752
densityrank=243rd
populationdensity=7.2
website=http://www.skinnskatteberg.se/
footnotes=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.

Localities

* Riddarhyttan
* Skinnskatteberg (seat)

Geography

8% of the area consists of water (streams or lakes). Good possibilities for outdoor activities such as walking, hunting and fishing.

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.

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.

External links

* [http://www.skinnskatteberg.se Skinnskatteberg Municipality] - Official site