Hedemora Municipality, Administrative center in Dalarna County, Sweden
Hedemora Municipality is an administrative area in Dalarna County, central Sweden, encompassing several small towns and villages connected by roads and local communities. The region combines rural landscapes with settlements where people live and work in various smaller centers throughout the territory.
The municipality took its current form in 1966 when the city of Hedemora merged with the rural municipality and Husby to create a unified administration. This combination brought together urban and rural communities under one local government.
The municipality maintains international connections through partnerships with cities in Latvia, Tanzania, Norway, Denmark, and Finland, promoting cross-cultural exchanges and cooperation.
Government services are available through the official website and local administrative offices located in different centers throughout the territory. Visitors and residents can reach out to these offices for information or assistance with local matters.
The municipality recorded 1,625 employees in November 2017, managing services across multiple localities including Långshyttan, Vikmanshyttan, Garpenberg, Västerby, and Husby.
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