Årjäng facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Årjäng
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The Årjängstrollet statue in Årjäng
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 Årjäng
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden | |
| Province | Värmland | |
| County | Värmland County | |
| Municipality | Årjäng Municipality | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.10 km2 (1.58 sq mi) | |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 3,228 | |
| • Density | 787/km2 (2,040/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Årjäng is a small town in Sweden. It's located in Värmland County, and it's the main town of Årjäng Municipality. In 2010, about 3,228 people lived here. Årjäng is about 30 kilometers (18 miles) from the Norway-Sweden border. It sits on the main road between the cities of Karlstad in Sweden and Oslo in Norway. The name "Årjäng" comes from old words meaning "river crossing," which makes sense because it's near the Silbodal river.
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History of Årjäng
Life in Ancient Times
People have lived in the Årjäng area for a very long time! Scientists have found old pottery, burnt animal bones, and flint tools. These items are about 5,500 to 5,000 years old. This shows that people were here even before written history began.
The Medieval Period
Around the 11th century, the land that is now Årjäng Municipality was called Nordmarken. People back then believed in natural beings like giants, trolls, and elves. Around the 12th century, Christianity slowly became popular. Soon after, churches started to be built in the area.
What's the Weather Like?
The area around Årjäng has a mix of two main climate types. It's partly an oceanic climate, which means mild winters and cool summers. It's also partly a humid continental climate, which means bigger differences between summer and winter temperatures. In the past, it was even cold enough to be called a mild subarctic climate. The closest weather station is in Blomskog, which helps us know the weather patterns.
| Climate data for Blomskog (20 km south of Årjäng) (2002-2015 temp averages, 1964-1990 precipitation, extremes since 1964) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 10.0 (50.0) |
12.7 (54.9) |
20.0 (68.0) |
26.6 (79.9) |
28.6 (83.5) |
31.1 (88.0) |
32.7 (90.9) |
32.9 (91.2) |
25.6 (78.1) |
20.0 (68.0) |
13.8 (56.8) |
10.0 (50.0) |
32.9 (91.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 0.0 (32.0) |
0.4 (32.7) |
4.7 (40.5) |
10.8 (51.4) |
15.3 (59.5) |
19.2 (66.6) |
21.5 (70.7) |
20.2 (68.4) |
15.9 (60.6) |
9.5 (49.1) |
4.8 (40.6) |
0.9 (33.6) |
10.2 (50.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −2.7 (27.1) |
−2.6 (27.3) |
0.4 (32.7) |
5.5 (41.9) |
10.0 (50.0) |
13.7 (56.7) |
16.5 (61.7) |
15.5 (59.9) |
11.9 (53.4) |
6.1 (43.0) |
2.2 (36.0) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
6.2 (43.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −5.3 (22.5) |
−5.7 (21.7) |
−3.8 (25.2) |
0.2 (32.4) |
4.7 (40.5) |
8.3 (46.9) |
11.5 (52.7) |
10.8 (51.4) |
6.9 (44.4) |
2.7 (36.9) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
−4.6 (23.7) |
2.1 (35.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −32.4 (−26.3) |
−36.5 (−33.7) |
−27.0 (−16.6) |
−15.3 (4.5) |
−5.6 (21.9) |
−2.7 (27.1) |
0.9 (33.6) |
−2.0 (28.4) |
−6.8 (19.8) |
−14.2 (6.4) |
−25.4 (−13.7) |
−30.3 (−22.5) |
−36.5 (−33.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 52.2 (2.06) |
37.1 (1.46) |
41.4 (1.63) |
38.1 (1.50) |
42.6 (1.68) |
55.9 (2.20) |
59.3 (2.33) |
70.1 (2.76) |
76.3 (3.00) |
78.8 (3.10) |
72.4 (2.85) |
52.1 (2.05) |
676.5 (26.63) |
| Source 1: SMHI Precipitation normals 1961-1990 | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: SMHI average data 2002-2015 | |||||||||||||
Fun Things to See and Do
Årjäng has some cool places to visit!
The Årjäng Troll
Right in the center of town, you'll find the famous Årjängstrollet statue. This giant troll was created by artist Erik Hermansson. It was inspired by a fairytale about trolls in Årjäng, written by Thore Skogman.
Sculpture Walk
You can take a "sculpture walk" from central Årjäng to the Kyrkerud art school. It's a nice walk where you can see different art sculptures along the way. It's great for enjoying art and nature.
Horse Racing at Årjängstravet
If you like horses, you'll love the horse trot racing here! It's a very popular sport in Årjäng. The biggest event each year is the "V75" race held at Årjängstravet.
Båstnäs Car Cemetery
This isn't a scary place, but a unique one! The Båstnäs Car Cemetery is a collection of old, abandoned cars. It has become a special spot for artists and photographers. It's like a monument to cars from long ago.
Famous People from Årjäng
Some well-known people come from Årjäng:
- Victor Sjöström: A very famous director and actor.
- Per-Gunnar Anderson: A professional rally car driver.
Churches in Årjäng
Årjäng is part of the Silbodal parish. The Silbodal church is located in the southern part of the village. It's a historic place of worship for the community.
