Gävleborg County
Gävleborg County
Gävleborg County Gävleborgs län | |
|---|---|
County of Sweden | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Gävleborg County in Sweden | |
 Location map of Gävleborg County in Sweden | |
| Coordinates:60°46′50″N 16°39′19″E [6] | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Founded | 1762 |
| Capital | Gävle |
| Municipalities | 10
|
| Government | |
| • Governor | Per Bill |
| • Council | Region Gävleborg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18,198.9 km2(7,026.6 sq mi) |
| Population (September 30, 2017)[1] | |
| • Total | 285,452 |
| • Density | 16/km2(41/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| ISO 3166 code | SE-X |
| GDP/ Nominal | SEK 60,417 million (2004) |
| GDP per capita | SEK 218,000 |
| NUTS Region | SE313 [7] |
| Website | www.x.lst.se [8] |
Gävleborg County (Swedish: Gävleborgs län) is a county or län on the Baltic Sea coast of Sweden. It borders to the counties of Uppsala, Västmanland, Dalarna, Jämtland and Västernorrland. The capital is Gävle.
Gävleborg County Gävleborgs län | |
|---|---|
County of Sweden | |
Flag Coat of arms | |
Gävleborg County in Sweden | |
Location map of Gävleborg County in Sweden | |
| Coordinates:60°46′50″N 16°39′19″E [6] | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Founded | 1762 |
| Capital | Gävle |
| Municipalities | 10
|
| Government | |
| • Governor | Per Bill |
| • Council | Region Gävleborg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18,198.9 km2(7,026.6 sq mi) |
| Population (September 30, 2017)[1] | |
| • Total | 285,452 |
| • Density | 16/km2(41/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| ISO 3166 code | SE-X |
| GDP/ Nominal | SEK 60,417 million (2004) |
| GDP per capita | SEK 218,000 |
| NUTS Region | SE313 [7] |
| Website | www.x.lst.se [8] |
Provinces
Gävleborg County encompasses the provinces of Gästrikland and Hälsingland, except for the northwestern part of the latter which is located in Jämtland County, most notably Ytterhogdal.
Administration
Gävleborg County was established in 1762 when it was separated from Västernorrland County. For the list of Governors see main article. The main aim of the County Administrative Board is to fulfil the goals set by the national policy by the Riksdag and the Government, to coordinate the interests and promote the development of the county, to establish regional goals and safeguard the due process of law in the handling of each case. The County Administrative Board is a Government Agency headed by a Governor. See List of Gävleborg Governors.
Politics
The county council of Gävleborg or Region Gävleborg.
After the county council election in 2018, the following political parties are represented in the Gävleborg county council:[2]
| Party | Seats | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Democrats | 24 | 58,521 | 31.63% | |
| Moderate Party | 11 | 27,556 | 14.89% | |
| Sweden Democrats | 11 | 27,494 | 14.86% | |
| Centre Party | 8 | 18,146 | 9.81% | |
| Left Party | 7 | 15,809 | 8.54% | |
| Health Care Party Gävleborg | 5 | 13,176 | 7.12% | |
| Christian Democrats | 4 | 9,364 | 5.06% | |
| Liberals | 3 | 8,440 | 4.56% | |
| Green Party | 2 | 5,720 | 3.09% | |
| Others | 805 | 0.43% | ||
| Total | 75 | 185,031 | 100% | |
| Turnout | 188,764 | 83.78% | ||
Governors
Municipalities
In Gästrikland Province:
Gävle
Hofors
Ockelbo
Sandviken
In Hälsingland Province:
Bollnäs
Hudiksvall
Ljusdal
Nordanstig
Ovanåker
Söderhamn
Heraldry
The arms for Gävleborg County is a combination of the arms of Gästrikland and Hälsingland. When it is shown with a royal crown it represents the County Administrative Board. Blazon: "Quartered, the arms of Gästrikland and the arms of Hälsingland."
See also
Duke of Gästrikland & Duke of Hälsingland, titles for members of the royal family (see Duchies in Sweden)The tiles have been created for the first time for present Princess Madeleine, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland