Askim, Sweden

Askim is a borough ("stadsdel") of the municipality of Göteborg in Sweden, about 10 km south of the city centre. To the northwest of Askim lies Västra Frölunda, and to the east Mölndal. Askim also lies neighbour to the sea at the west.

As a borough, Askim has a local council composed of the same proportions ruling Göteborg as a whole. The voting base in Askim is predominantly bourgeoisie, while Gothenburg as a whole has a social democratic, socialist and environmentalist majority. This has caused some local tensions, and a strong local movement works to once again make Askim a separate municipality. Due to the entire city voting on this, the poorer boroughs vote down Askim's demands.

Askim was traditionally inhabited by fishermen. It is now a predominantly upper-middle class area with golf clubs, yacht clubs, and large houses. The less expensive areas are popular with families with children due to a reputation for safety and good schools.

Askim is divided into smaller parts, for example Askim, Hovås, Billdal and Skintebo. Beneath Askim lies many historical artifacts dating back to the Stone Age. Many worked pieces of rock show evidence of these times.

Literal translation of the Swedish version

Askim, [IPA|ˈaɧim] , is a "församling" (parish) in the south-west part of Gothenburg, which geographical size is identical with the size of Askim municipality. Before it has been an own "kommun" (municipality).

It is on the Askim coast, a part of Kattegatt and has a pretty mountainous terrain. Most of the buildings, which comprise mainly privately owned homes are concentrated along the coast. The people living here have a much higher income than the average Swede.The footballteam of askim is Askims IK. The famous ex-player Pontus Kåmark, who played in the Sweden nationalteam in 1994, is playing coach in Askims IK.