Askim, Sweden
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Askim is a district
(stadsdelsnämndsområde) of the Gothenburg Municipality
in Sweden
, about 10 km (6 mi) south of the city centre. To the northwest of Askim is Västra Frölunda, to the east is Mölndal
, and the sea is to the west.
As a district, Askim has a local board composed of the same proportions ruling Gothenburg as a whole. The voting base in Askim is predominantly bourgeoisie
, while Gothenburg as a whole has a social democratic, socialist and environmentalist majority. This has caused some local tensions, and a strong local movement works to once again make Askim a separate municipality.
Askim was traditionally inhabited by fishermen. It is now a predominantly upper-middle class area with golf clubs, yacht clubs, and large houses. The less expensive areas are popular with families with children due to a reputation for safety and good schools.
Askim is divided into smaller parts, including Askim, Hovås, Billdal
and Skintebo. Beneath Askim lies many historical artifacts dating back to the Stone Age. Many worked pieces of rock show evidence of these times.
It is on the Askim coast, a part of Kattegatt and has a mountainous terrain. Most of the buildings, which comprise mainly privately owned homes, are concentrated along the coast. The people living here have a much higher income than the average Swede. The football team is Askims IK. The famous ex-player Pontus Kåmark, who played in the Sweden national team in 1994, is playing coach in Askims IK.
Districts of Sweden
Municipalities in Sweden are in some rare cases divided into smaller districts , and are sometimes assigned administrative boards responsible for certain areas of governance in their respective areas...
(stadsdelsnämndsområde) of the Gothenburg Municipality
Gothenburg Municipality
Gothenburg Municipality is a municipality in Västra Götaland County in western Sweden. Its seat is located in the city of Gothenburg....
in Sweden
Sweden
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, about 10 km (6 mi) south of the city centre. To the northwest of Askim is Västra Frölunda, to the east is Mölndal
Mölndal
Mölndal is a part of the Gothenburg urban area on the west-coast of Sweden, and constitutes the administrative centre of Mölndal Municipality. About 40,000 of the municipality's 60,000 inhabitants live here.-Geography:...
, and the sea is to the west.
As a district, Askim has a local board composed of the same proportions ruling Gothenburg as a whole. The voting base in Askim is predominantly bourgeoisie
Bourgeoisie
In sociology and political science, bourgeoisie describes a range of groups across history. In the Western world, between the late 18th century and the present day, the bourgeoisie is a social class "characterized by their ownership of capital and their related culture." A member of the...
, while Gothenburg as a whole has a social democratic, socialist and environmentalist majority. This has caused some local tensions, and a strong local movement works to once again make Askim a separate municipality.
Askim was traditionally inhabited by fishermen. It is now a predominantly upper-middle class area with golf clubs, yacht clubs, and large houses. The less expensive areas are popular with families with children due to a reputation for safety and good schools.
Askim is divided into smaller parts, including Askim, Hovås, Billdal
Billdal
Billdal is a bimunicipal locality situated in Kungsbacka Municipality, Halland County, and Gothenburg Municipality, Västra Götaland County, in Sweden. It had 9,609 inhabitants in 2005. It mainly consists of villas and terraced houses, grouped along a windling coastline with many islands.-...
and Skintebo. Beneath Askim lies many historical artifacts dating back to the Stone Age. Many worked pieces of rock show evidence of these times.
It is on the Askim coast, a part of Kattegatt and has a mountainous terrain. Most of the buildings, which comprise mainly privately owned homes, are concentrated along the coast. The people living here have a much higher income than the average Swede. The football team is Askims IK. The famous ex-player Pontus Kåmark, who played in the Sweden national team in 1994, is playing coach in Askims IK.