Facts

Falun is the cultural and administrative centre for the county of Dalarna.

Falun town is the most densely populated location in the municipality of Falu. Below are some facts about the municipality.

Area:	2 054 km2
Population:	approximately 55 000
Highest mountain:	Spjärshällen altitude 506 m
Deepest lake:	Lake Rog 65 m
Distance on land:	Stockholm 230 km, Gothenburg 470 km
Political parties in local government:	Majority cooperation Moderaterna (Conservatives) 12 seats Centern (Centre party) 7 seats Falupartiet (The Falu party) 5 seats Folkpartiet (Liberals) 4 seats Kristdemokraterna (Christian Democrats) 3 seats

In opposition

Socialdemokraterna (Social democrats) 23 seats
Miljöpartiet (Green party) 4 seats
Vänsterpartiet (Left-wing socialists) 3 seats