Västernorrland County, or Västernorrlands län is a County or län in the north of Sweden. It is bordered by the counties of Gävleborg, Jämtland, Västerbotten and the Gulf of Bothnia.

Province

For History, Geography and Culture see: Angermannia or Medelpadia

Västernorrland County covers approximately the provinces of Angermannia and Medelpadia.

Administration

Main article: Västernorrland County Administrative Board

The main aim of the County Administrative Board is to fulfil the goals set out in national politics by the Parliament and the Government, to coordinate the interests of the county, to promote the development of the county, to establish regional goals and safeguard the due process of law in the handling of each case. The County Administrative Board is nominally a Government Agency headed by a Governor. See List of Västernorrland Governors.

Politics

Main article: Västernorrland County Council

The County Council of Västernorrland or Landstinget i Västernorrland.

Municipalities

Main article: Municipalities of Västernorrland

• Härnösand
• Kramfors
• Sollefteå
• Sundsvall
• Timrå
• Ånge
• Örnsköldsvik

Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Västernorrland

The arms for the County of Västernorrland are a combination of those of Angermannia , and of Medelpadia . When it is shown with a royal crown it represents the County Administrative Board. Blazon: "Parted per pale, the arms of Angermanniaand the arms of Medelpad."

Miscellaneous topics

External links

• Västernorrland County Administrative Board
• Västernorrland County Council
• Regional Association of Local Authorities in Västernorrland