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Ätran is located in Sweden Halland
Ätran
Ätran
Location in Sweden Halland
Ätran is located in Sweden
Ätran
Ätran
Location in Sweden
Country Sweden
Province Halland
County Halland County
Municipality Falkenberg Municipality
Area
 • Total 0.68 km2 (0.26 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
 • Total 417
 • Density 617/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Ätran is a small place in Sweden. It is called a locality and is found in Falkenberg Municipality, which is part of Halland County. In 2010, about 417 people lived there.

What is Ätran?

Ätran is a locality in Sweden. A locality is like a small town or village. It's a place where people live close together.

Where is Ätran Located?

Ätran is in the country of Sweden. Sweden is in northern Europe. It is known for its beautiful nature and modern cities.

Sweden's Halland County

Ätran is part of Halland County. A county is a large area, like a state or province. Halland County is on the west coast of Sweden. It has nice beaches and green landscapes.

Falkenberg Municipality

Within Halland County, Ätran belongs to Falkenberg Municipality. A municipality is a local government area. Falkenberg Municipality includes the city of Falkenberg and many smaller places like Ätran.

How Many People Live There?

Ätran is quite small. In 2010, only 417 people called it home. Its total area is about 0.68 square kilometers. This means it's a cozy community where people likely know each other well.

The Ätran River

The locality of Ätran is named after the Ätran River. This river is one of the longest in Sweden. It flows through Halland County and is important for fishing. Many people enjoy fishing for salmon in the Ätran River.

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