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Sala is a Swedish Municipality in Västmanland County , in central Sweden . The municipality covers an area of 1172.6 Km&2 , has a population of 21,548, and a Population Density of 18 inhabitants per km&2. Its seat is in Sala, with 12,000 inhabitants, situated at . Other larger towns include Möklinta , Ransta , Salbohed , Sätra Brunn , Kumla Kyrkby , and Västerfärnebo . HISTORY The small town is best known for its historical Silver Mine , which dates back to at least Medieval times, and was in operation until 1908. In 1624 , the city Sala was moved to its current location close to the mine, receiving its Royal Charter from King Gustavus Adolphus . The silver was important for Sweden's economy and the base for Coin production. A total of 400 Metric Ton s of silver was extracted, and 40,000 tons of Lead ; with at most 3-5 tons silver during a year. The mine eventually reached a depth of 300 meters, and a total Heading length of 20 Kilometer s. It is today a popular attraction. The Swedish impressionist painter Ivan Aguéli was born in Sala in 1869. There is a small museum and a park dedicated to his memory in the centre of the town. ''See also: Uppsala '' EXTERNAL LINKS
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