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Region Dalarna
Regional council of Dalarna County, Sweden From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Region Dalarna,[1] formerly known as Dalarna County Council (Swedish: Dalarnas läns landsting), is the regional council for Dalarna County, Sweden. The Region is primarily responsible for healthcare and public transport but also oversees regional development and culture.[2] Historically it was also called Kopparberg County Council (Swedish: Kopparbergs läns landsting) (1863–1996).

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Conversion from County Council to Region
On 1 January 2019, Landstinget Dalarna was renamed Region Dalarna. In addition to its traditional responsibilities such as healthcare, public transport agency Dalatrafik, and culture, the Region now also manages some physical planning and infrastructure development within Dalarna County.[3]
Responsibilities
Hospitals
The central hospitals are located in Falun and Mora. Mora Hospital serves the northern and western parts of Dalarna, while Falu Hospital serves the eastern and southern parts. Smaller hospitals are located in Avesta, Ludvika, Borlänge, and Skönvik (Säter). The latter houses the county's forensic psychiatric clinic.
- Avesta Hospital
- Falu Hospital
- Mora Hospital
- Säter Hospital with the Forensic Psychiatric Clinic in Säter
Public Transport

Dalatrafik is the public transport authority for regional public transport in Dalarna and operates as a division of Region Dalarna.[4]
Education
Culture
- Dalarna County Archives
- Dalarna Museum
- Dalarna County Library
- Dalateatern
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Politics
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Region Dalarna is governed by the Regional Council, with the Regional Executive Board handling executive matters.
Chairman of the Regional Executive Board
Regional Council 2022–2026
Regional Executive Board 2022–2026
Majorities
Municipalities
- Avesta Municipality
- Borlänge Municipality
- Falun Municipality
- Gagnef Municipality
- Hedemora Municipality
- Leksand Municipality
- Ludvika Municipality
- Malung-Sälen Municipality
- Mora Municipality
- Orsa Municipality
- Rättvik Municipality
- Smedjebacken Municipality
- Säter Municipality
- Vansbro Municipality
- Älvdalen Municipality
References
External links
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