Botkyrka Municipality
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| Image:Svcmap stockholm.png Location of Botkyrka Municipality and Tumba in Stockholm County Image:Botkyrka in Stockholm.png Map outlining municipalities of Sweden | Coat of arms Image:Botkyrka City Arms.png | |
| Municipal facts | ||
| Seat | Tumba: | |
| County | Stockholm County | |
| Province | Sudermannia | |
| Area Rank | 196.4 km² 251st of 290 | |
| Population Rank (2005) | 75,830 23rd of 290 | |
| Density | 386/km² | |
Botkyrka Municipality is a Swedish municipality in Stockholm County, in central Sweden, not far from the capital Stockholm. Its seat is in Tumba.
The municipality is named after Saint Botvid who was a christian missionary in the area in the 12th century. According to the legend, he was killed with an axe while fishing. Saint Botvid is shown on the seal and coat of arms, where he carries an axe and a fish. Another reminensce from Botkyrka's christian medieval history is the Botkyrka church, made of stone.
Botkyrka has one of the highest percentages of first and second generation immigrants in Sweden. Nearly half the population has at least one parent born in another country. In some areas, like Fittja, around 95% belong to this group. This gives the municipality a multi-cultural atmosphere with for example a big Syrian Orthodox Church in Hallunda and the construction of a Mosque in progress in Fittja.
The local weekly newspaper is called "Mitt i Botkyrka" and is delivered free of charge to all inhabitants.
Urban areas of Botkyrka
External links
- Botkyrka - Official site
| Stockholm County |
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| Counties of Sweden | Sweden |
