Hässelby-Vällingby

Hässelby-Vällingby
Borough of Stockholm
View of Hässelby Strand

Location of Hässelby-Vällingby within Stockholm Municipality shown in yellow
Coordinates: 59°21′45″N 17°52′20″E / 59.36250°N 17.87222°E / 59.36250; 17.87222Coordinates: 59°21′45″N 17°52′20″E / 59.36250°N 17.87222°E / 59.36250; 17.87222
Country Sweden
Municipality Stockholm Municipality
Municipality subdivision Västerort
Established 2007
Government
  Type Municipal assembly
  Municipal commissioner Fredrik Bojerud (C)
Area 19.60 km2 (7.57 sq mi)
Population (2014) 71,042
  Density 3,600/km2 (9,400/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 114 --, 162 --, 163 --, 165 --
Area code 08
Website Stockholm.se

Hässelby-Vällingby is a borough (stadsdelsområde) in the western part of Stockholm.

Overview

It is primarily made up of Hässelby (Gård, Strand, Villastad) and Vällingby. The other districts that make up the borough are Backlura, Kälvesta, Nälsta, Råcksta and Vinsta. As of 2004, the population is 58,796 in an area of 19.60 km², which gives a density of 2,999.80/km².

The name is taken from Hässelby Castle, which included large areas within the present three districts. The port of Hässelby also includes parts of Vinsta. The castle is located in the present district of Hässelby Gård but in the postcode of Vällingby.

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