An upptagningsområde (catchment area) is the geographic area from which a municipal school primarily enrols students. Catchment areas are determined by the municipality and reflect where students live in relation to the school's location.
Relation to school choice
The catchment area determines which "home school" a student is assigned to if the family does not make an active school choice. Despite free school choice, the majority of families choose the nearest school, which means catchment areas have significant practical importance.