Lantmäterimyndighet

The Lantmäterimyndighet is a Swedish government authority responsible for land surveying and cadastre. It was a government agency but has since been transformed into a part of the Swedish Agency for Support to Innovation (Vinnova) and the Swedish Board of Housing, Building and Planning (Boverket).

The primary role of the Lantmäterimyndighet was to manage the National Land Information System, which includes maps and information on land ownership, property boundaries, and other geographical data. The agency was also responsible for providing services related to land registration, mapping, and surveying.

In Sweden, the Lantmäterimyndighet was responsible for the cadastral system, which maintains a record of all land ownership and boundaries. The agency would create and update maps and plans of properties, including urban and rural areas. This information is used for various purposes, including taxation, property transactions, and infrastructure planning.

The Lantmäterimyndighet also provided information services, such as providing maps and geospatial data to the public and private sectors. The agency worked closely with other government agencies and local authorities to ensure the accuracy and consistency of land information.

The Lantmäterimyndighet has undergone significant changes over the years, with some of its responsibilities being transferred to other government agencies or organizations. Today, the agency's functions are carried out by the Swedish Agency for Support to Innovation and the Swedish Board of Housing, Building and Planning, as well as other local authorities and private companies.

The legacy of the Lantmäterimyndighet continues to shape Sweden's land information and cadastral system, with many of its practices and procedures still in use today. The agency's work has had a lasting impact on Sweden's property laws, urban planning, and economic development.