Falun

Falun is a Municipality in Dalarna County, in central Sweden. The municipality covers an area of 2052.1 km². Of the total population of 54 426, 26 609 are male, and 27 817 are female. The population density of the community is 27 inhabitants per km².

Falun is located in the Bergslagen district, and was known as a mining town already in the 16th century, primarily exctracting copper and gold. The mining area of the Great Copper Mountain in Falun has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

See also

• University College of Dalarna
• Biathlon World Championships

• Dalarna County Administrative Board
• List of Dalarna Governors

• Falun - Official site