Sala | |
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Coordinates: 59°55′N 16°36′E / 59.917°N 16.600°E | |
Country | Sweden |
Province | Västmanland |
County | Västmanland County |
Municipality | Sala Municipality |
City status | 1624 |
Area | |
• Total | 11.01 km2 (4.25 sq mi) |
Population (31 December 2010)[1] | |
• Total | 12,289 |
• Density | 1,116/km2 (2,890/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Website | sala.se |
Sala is a locality and the seat of Sala Municipality in Västmanland County, Sweden. As of 2010, it has a population of 12,289.[1]
Sala is the home of several famous places and people, but it is most known for its silver mine, which today is a popular tourist attraction.
The Sagån River flows south through the locality, en route to Mälaren.