- 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, 2006Skinnskatteberg Municipality ("Skinnskattebergs kommun") is a municipality in
Västmanland County in centralSweden . Its seat is located in the town ofSkinnskatteberg .In
1952 a new greater municipality was created when "old" Skinskatteberg was merged with "Gunnilbo" and "Hed". The next subdivision reform of1971 did not affect this entity.Localities
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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 amining district since the 14th century, mostly foriron , butcopper 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 achoir assembly is held by the mansion.External links
* [http://www.skinnskatteberg.se Skinnskatteberg Municipality] - Official site
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