Gävleborg County

Gävleborg County (Gävleborgs län) is a county or län on the Baltic Sea coast of Sweden. It borders to the counties of Uppsala, Västmanland, Dalarna, Jämtland and Västernorrland. The capital is Gävle.

Provinces

Gävleborg County is divided upon the provinces of Gästrikland, Hälsingland and Dalarna.

Administration

Gävleborg County was established in 1762 when it was separated from Västernorrland County. For the list of Governors see main article. The main aim of the County Administrative Board is to fulfil the goals set in national politics by the Parliament and the Government, to coordinate the interests and promote the development of the county, to establish regional goals and safeguard the due process of law in the handling of each case. The County Administrative Board is a Government Agency headed by a Governor. See List of Gävleborg Governors.

Politics

The County Council of Gävleborg or Landstinget Gävleborg.

Municipalities

Main article: Municipalities of Gävleborg County

• Bollnäs
• Gävle
• Hofors
• Hudiksvall
• Ljusdal
• Nordanstig
• Ockelbo
• Ovanåker
• Sandviken
• Söderhamn

Heraldry

The arms for Gävleborg County is a combination of the arms of Gästrikland and Hälsingland. When it is shown with a royal crown it represents the County Administrative Board. Blazon: "Quartered, the arms of Gästrikland and the arms of Hälsingland."

Miscellaneous topics

External links

• Gävleborg County Administrative Board
• Gävleborg County Council
• Regional Association of Local Authorities in Gävleborg