Region Kronoberg

Region Kronoberg, formerly known as Kronoberg County Council, is the regional council for Kronoberg County, one of three counties in the province of Småland, Sweden. Region Kronoberg is responsible for healthcare, public transport, and regional development. The Region was established on 1 January 2015 through the merger of the Kronoberg County Council and the Southern Småland Regional Association.

Organisation

Region Kronoberg is divided into three main administrations:

The organisation has approximately 6,500 employees. The Regional Director leads the work along with directors for healthcare, regional development, and transport. They are supported by the regional staff and service departments.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of Region Kronoberg include:

Healthcare and medical services
Public transport and infrastructure
Education and competence development
Environmental and climate policies
Regional planning
Business and innovation
Public health and culture

Region Kronoberg also owns or has interests in several companies and economic associations within culture, business, transport, and education.

Operations

Healthcare

Central Hospital in Växjö
Ljungby Hospital
Psychiatric clinics at Sigfridsområdet
21 primary care centers
17 public dental clinics
Public Transport

Länstrafiken Kronoberg is the division of Region Kronoberg responsible for public transport within the county.

Culture

Smålands Museum
Politics

Since 2024, Region Kronoberg has been governed by a coalition between the Social Democrats and the Moderates.

Electoral Districts

The region is divided into two electoral districts for regional elections:
Western District:

Eastern District: