Skellefteå Municipality, Administrative municipality in Västerbotten County, Sweden
Skellefteå Municipality is a regional administrative area in northern Sweden that encompasses urban centers and large forest regions. The Skellefte River runs through the territory and connects several smaller communities into a broader territorial network.
The municipality took its present form through the merger of separate districts in the 1970s. This consolidation brought urban and rural communities under unified administration.
The municipality's identity is rooted in forestry and mining traditions that shape daily life and local priorities. These industries remain central to how communities here organize work and investment.
The territory is organized around several local centers, with Skellefteå city as the largest settlement and administrative hub. Visitors will find basic services and facilities spread across the region, though distances between communities are considerable.
The region is home to a major metal extraction company that has been a significant employer for decades. This industrial presence has shaped the development and structure of the entire territory.
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