Danderyd Municipality

Danderyd Municipality (Swedish: Danderyds kommun) is a small area north of Stockholm in Stockholm County, Sweden.

Even though it is one of the smallest areas in Sweden, many people there have a lot of money.

The area called Danderyd used to be a quiet countryside place. In the early 1900s, some parts became separate areas named Djursholm and Stocksund in 1901 and 1910. Later, in 1971, Danderyd joined back together almost like before.

Today, Danderyd has about 32,857 people. It has four main parts: Danderyd, Djursholm, Stocksund, and Enebyberg. The main town is in Djursholm.

Demographics

The people living in Danderyd Municipality are some of the wealthiest in Sweden. They have the highest average income, partly because houses there cost a lot. Because of this wealth, the local government has lower taxes than many other places. However, recent changes have led to higher taxes and less spending.

Many people in Danderyd have gone to school for a long time. Over half of all adults have finished a long college or university program.

Roads

The European route E18 runs through the municipality. It begins at a road bridge over the Stocksundet sea strait and goes north toward Norrtälje Municipality.

Public transport

Danderyd uses the Stockholm public transport system managed by SL. There are two stops on the Stockholm metro red line: Danderyd Hospital and Mörby centrum. The area also has several stops on the narrow gauge Roslagsbanan suburban railway, plus many bus routes with a big bus station at Danderyds sjukhus.

Notable people

Danderyd Municipality has been home to many talented people. Some famous people from this area include ice hockey players like Ted Brithen and Mattias Janmark, singers such as Linda Ulvaeus, Tove Lo, and Benjamin Ingrosso, and actors like Azaan Sami Khan and Irina Björklund. Other well-known people include Hanna Stjärne, the CEO of Sveriges Television, musician and conductor Christian Lindberg, and mathematician Helge von Koch.