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'''Lycksele Municipality''' ({{Langx|sv|Lycksele kommun}}; {{langx|sma|Liksjoe tjïelte}}; {{langx|sju|Liksjuon kommuvdna}}) is a [[municipalities of Sweden|municipality]] in [[Västerbotten County]] in northern [[Sweden]]. Its [[administrative centre|seat]] is located in [[Lycksele]] and the municipality is located in the southern parts of Swedish [[Lapland (Sweden)|Lapland]].
[[Image:Lycksele-1.jpg|thumb|250px|Monument of the first [[settler]]s coming to the [[Lycksele]] area.]]


The municipality traces its history to Lycksele [[parish]], which was in effect during the 19th century with very similar borders and size (5,000-5,500&nbsp;km²). The whole rural municipality Lycksele became a [[market town]] (''[[köping]]'') in 1929 and [[stad (Sweden)|city]] in 1946. In 1971 it was amalgamated with Örträsk Municipality.
'''Lycksele Municipality''' ({{Lang-sv|Lycksele kommun}}) is a [[municipalities of Sweden|municipality]] in [[Västerbotten County]] in northern [[Sweden]]. Its [[administrative centre|seat]] is located in [[Lycksele]].

The municipality traces its history to Lycksele [[parish]], which was in effect during the 19th century with very similar borders and size (5,000-5,500 km²). The whole rural municipality Lycksele became a [[market town]] (''[[köping]]'') in 1929 and [[stad (Sweden)|city]] in 1946. In 1971 it was amalgamated with Örträsk Municipality.


Generally the northern municipalities, already sparsely populated, have population decreases, but various supporting projects also exist. For instance, a [[campus]] of [[Umeå University]] is situated here.
Generally the northern municipalities, already sparsely populated, have population decreases, but various supporting projects also exist. For instance, a [[campus]] of [[Umeå University]] is situated here.
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<small>The municipal seat in [[emphasis (typography)|bold]]</small>
<small>The municipal seat in [[emphasis (typography)|bold]]</small>

==Demographics==
This is a demographic table based on Lycksele Municipality's electoral districts in the [[2022 Swedish general election]] sourced from [[Swedish Television|SVT]]'s election platform, in turn taken from [[Statistiska Centralbyrån|SCB]] official statistics.<ref name=LyckseleVal2022>{{cite web|url=https://valresultat.svt.se/2022/riksdagsval-2481-lycksele.html|title=Valresultat 2022 för Lycksele i riksdagsvalet|publisher=[[Swedish Television|SVT]]|language=sv|date=11 September 2022|access-date=13 January 2024}}</ref>

In total there were 12,255 residents, including 9,233 Swedish citizens of voting age.<ref name=LyckseleVal2022/> 53.2% voted for the left coalition and 46.0% for the right coalition. Indicators are in percentage points except population totals and income.

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| align="left" |Björksele
| 795
| 571
| 52.0
| 47.3
| 82
| 85
| 15
| 23,272
| 29
|-
| align="left" |Forsdala
| 1,757
| 1,300
| 48.1
| 51.6
| 89
| 91
| 9
| 27,840
| 37
|-
| align="left" |Kattisavan
| 548
| 431
| 45.8
| 51.0
| 81
| 94
| 6
| 22,334
| 33
|-
| align="left" |Knaften
| 874
| 696
| 47.4
| 52.1
| 87
| 96
| 4
| 24,064
| 31
|-
| align="left" |Lycksele
| 2,186
| 1,627
| 54.2
| 44.9
| 77
| 76
| 24
| 20,700
| 27
|-
| align="left" |Norrmalm
| 2,059
| 1,532
| 54.8
| 44.2
| 89
| 94
| 6
| 27,352
| 36
|-
| align="left" |Södermalm
| 1,702
| 1,296
| 58.6
| 40.9
| 79
| 81
| 19
| 22,691
| 30
|-
| align="left" |Villaryd
| 2,334
| 1,780
| 56.3
| 42.9
| 81
| 86
| 14
| 23,861
| 32
|-
| colspan="10" align="left" |Source: [[Sveriges Television|SVT]]<ref name=LyckseleVal2022/>
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==Transport==
==Transport==
There is an [[airport]] just south of Lycksele, from which one can reach [[Stockholm]] in about 80 minutes.
There is an [[airport]] just south of Lycksele, from which one can reach [[Stockholm]] in about 80 minutes.


Previously, the [[rail transport|railroad]] between [[Umeå]] and [[Storuman]] was the main means of transportation, but its significance has diminished and passenger traffic was discontinued. There are now daily buses to towns like Umeå, Storuman, [[Tärnaby]] and{{citation needed}} [[Mo i Rana]]. In August 2011, passenger train services between Lycksele and Umeå were re-established.<ref>http://www.lycksele.se/templates/Page.aspx?id=14521</ref>
Previously, the [[rail transport|railroad]] between [[Umeå]] and [[Storuman]] was the main means of transportation, but its significance has diminished and passenger traffic was discontinued. There are now daily buses to towns like Umeå, Storuman and [[Tärnaby]]. In August 2011, passenger train services between Lycksele and Umeå were re-established.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lycksele.se/templates/Page.aspx?id=14521 |title=Tåg - www.lycksele.se |access-date=2012-06-23 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419085101/http://www.lycksele.se/templates/Page.aspx?id=14521 |archive-date=2012-04-19 }}</ref>


The [[European route E12]], also known as ''Blå vägen'' ("The Blue Road") winds along the [[Ume River]] and passes through Lycksele.
The [[European route E12]], also known as ''Blå vägen'' ("The Blue Road") winds along the [[Ume River]] and passes through Lycksele.
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commonscat|Lycksele|Lycksele Municipality}}
{{Commons category|Lycksele Municipality}}
*[http://www.lycksele.se/templates/Page.aspx?id=6942 Lycksele Municipality] - Official site
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091002065858/http://www.lycksele.se/templates/Page.aspx?id=6942 Lycksele Municipality] - Official site


{{Geographic location
| Centre = Lycksele
| N = [[Malå Municipality|Malå]]
| NE = [[Norsjö Municipality|Norsjö]]
| E = [[Vindeln Municipality|Vindeln]]
| SE = [[Bjurholm Municipality|Bjurholm]]
| S = [[Åsele Municipality|Åsele]]
| SW = [[Vilhelmina Municipality|Vilhelmina]]
| W = [[Storuman Municipality|Storuman]]
| NW = [[Sorsele Municipality|Sorsele]]
}}
{{Västerbotten County}}
{{Västerbotten County}}
{{Localities in Lycksele Municipality}}
{{Localities in Lycksele Municipality}}
{{Coord|64|36|N|18|40|E|region:SE_type:adm2nd|display=title}}


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[[Category:Municipalities of Sweden]]

[[Category:Municipalities of Västerbotten County]]
[[Category:Municipalities of Västerbotten County]]

Latest revision as of 22:45, 29 October 2024

Lycksele Municipality
Lycksele kommun
Municipality
Monument of the first settlers coming to the Lycksele area
Monument of the first settlers coming to the Lycksele area
Coat of arms of Lycksele Municipality
Coat of arms
Coordinates: 64°36′N 18°40′E / 64.600°N 18.667°E / 64.600; 18.667
CountrySweden
CountyVästerbotten County
SeatLycksele
Area
[1]
 • Total
5,888.93 km2 (2,273.73 sq mi)
 • Land5,518.49 km2 (2,130.70 sq mi)
 • Water370.44 km2 (143.03 sq mi)
 Area as of 1 January 2014.
Population
 (31 December 2023)[2]
 • Total
12,213
 • Density2.1/km2 (5.4/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeSE
ProvinceLapland
Municipal code2481
Websitewww.lycksele.se

Lycksele Municipality (Swedish: Lycksele kommun; Southern Sami: Liksjoe tjïelte; Ume Sami: Liksjuon kommuvdna) is a municipality in Västerbotten County in northern Sweden. Its seat is located in Lycksele and the municipality is located in the southern parts of Swedish Lapland.

The municipality traces its history to Lycksele parish, which was in effect during the 19th century with very similar borders and size (5,000-5,500 km²). The whole rural municipality Lycksele became a market town (köping) in 1929 and city in 1946. In 1971 it was amalgamated with Örträsk Municipality.

Generally the northern municipalities, already sparsely populated, have population decreases, but various supporting projects also exist. For instance, a campus of Umeå University is situated here.

Localities

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There are two localities (or urban areas) in Lycksele Municipality:[3]

# Locality Population
1 Lycksele 8,597
2 Kristineberg 331

The municipal seat in bold

Demographics

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This is a demographic table based on Lycksele Municipality's electoral districts in the 2022 Swedish general election sourced from SVT's election platform, in turn taken from SCB official statistics.[4]

In total there were 12,255 residents, including 9,233 Swedish citizens of voting age.[4] 53.2% voted for the left coalition and 46.0% for the right coalition. Indicators are in percentage points except population totals and income.

Transport

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There is an airport just south of Lycksele, from which one can reach Stockholm in about 80 minutes.

Previously, the railroad between Umeå and Storuman was the main means of transportation, but its significance has diminished and passenger traffic was discontinued. There are now daily buses to towns like Umeå, Storuman and Tärnaby. In August 2011, passenger train services between Lycksele and Umeå were re-established.[5]

The European route E12, also known as Blå vägen ("The Blue Road") winds along the Ume River and passes through Lycksele.

Sister cities

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Lycksele Municipality has three sister cities:

References

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  1. ^ "Statistiska centralbyrån, Kommunarealer den 1 januari 2014" (in Swedish). Statistics Sweden. 2014-01-01. Archived from the original (Microsoft Excel) on 2016-09-27. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
  2. ^ "Folkmängd och befolkningsförändringar - Kvartal 4, 2023" (in Swedish). Statistics Sweden. February 22, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  3. ^ Statistics Sweden as of December 31, 2005
  4. ^ a b c "Valresultat 2022 för Lycksele i riksdagsvalet" (in Swedish). SVT. 11 September 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Tåg - www.lycksele.se". Archived from the original on 2012-04-19. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
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