- Olofström
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Olofström Coordinates: 56°16′N 14°32′E / 56.267°N 14.533°ECoordinates: 56°16′N 14°32′E / 56.267°N 14.533°E Country Sweden Province Blekinge County Blekinge County Municipality Olofström Municipality Area[1] – Total 7.03 km2 (2.7 sq mi) Population (2005-12-31)[1] – Total 7,382 – Density 1,050/km2 (2,719.5/sq mi) Time zone CET (UTC+1) – Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) Olofström is a locality and the seat of Olofström Municipality in Blekinge County, Sweden with 7,382 inhabitants in 2005.[1]
The increased use of cars in the 1950s and 60s was the great boost for the municipality. Today the car industry, dominated by Volvo Cars, is the largest employer in Olofström.
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Education
The gymnasium accommodates one of the few orienteering schools in Sweden, as well as the only archery school in Sweden.
Natives from Olofström
- Jan Gunnarsson - (born May 30, 1962), professional tennis player
- Magnus Larsson - another famous, professional tennis player
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Tätorternas landareal, folkmängd och invånare per km2 2000 och 2005" (in Swedish) (xls). Statistics Sweden. http://www.scb.se/statistik/MI/MI0810/2005A01B/T%c3%a4torternami0810tab1.xls. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
External links
Localities in Olofström Municipality, Blekinge County, Sweden Localities: Municipalities Municipal seats - Karlshamn
- Karlskrona
- Olofström
- Ronneby
- Sölvesborg
Categories:- Blekinge County geography stubs
- Municipal seats of Blekinge County
- Swedish municipal seats
- Populated places in Blekinge County
- Market towns in Sweden
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