Spånga


Spånga is a community and parish in the borough of Spånga-Tensta in Stockholm County, Sweden.

Background

Spånga was an independent municipality until January 1, 1949 when most of it was merged with the City of Stockholm, with smaller portions of the area merging with Solna, Sundbyberg, and Sollentuna municipalities.
Spånga was originally the name of a village centered on Spånga Church, which dates to the 12th century.
Viking Airlines has its head office in Spånga.

Schools

Spånga high school was built 1928 and it is near Spånga station and Spånga market. There are about 600 pupils in the school right now.
Spånga elementary school has about 470 pupils today and there are grades 7 through 9. Spånga elementary school share premises with Spånga high school.This school also has a special course with boosted math and science subjects.

Sports

The following sports clubs are located in Spånga: