West Zealand County
| West Zealand County Vestsjællands Amt (Danish) | |
| Basic Facts | |
| County seat | Sorø |
| Area | 2,984 km² |
| Inhabitants | 307,207 (2006) |
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West Zealand County (
Region Sjælland (i.e. Region Zealand).[1]
The county was responsible for public hospitals, upper secondary schools and schools for Higher Preparatory Examination, public transport and social welfare for the disabled.[2]
The County Hall was located in the town of
Roskilde Domkirke, Roskilde
).
Many people who live in West Zealand commute to the greater metropolitan area of Copenhagen for work.
List of County Mayors
| From | To | County Mayor |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 1970 | September 20, 1974 † | Jørgen Herman Monrad (Venstre) |
| September 20, 1974 | December 31, 1985 | Hans Kjeld Brinth (Venstre) |
| January 1, 1986 | December 31, 1989 | Søren Eriksen (Social Democrat) |
| January 1, 1990 | December 31, 1993 | Henning Tellerup (Conservative) |
| January 1, 1994 | December 31, 2001 | Søren Eriksen (Social Democrat) |
| January 1, 2002 | December 31, 2006 | Hans Jørgen Holm (Venstre) |
Municipalities (1970-2006)
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References
- ^ "Counties of Denmark 1970 - 2006". World Statesmen. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ^ "Danish Regions". www.arf.dk. Archived from the original on 2002-10-01.