Åryd, Karlshamn Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Åryd
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Country | Sweden |
Province | Blekinge |
County | Blekinge County |
Municipality | Karlshamn Municipality |
Area | |
• Total | 0.67 km2 (0.26 sq mi) |
Population
(31 December 2010)
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• Total | 336 |
• Density | 500/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Åryd is a small community, known as a "locality," in the southern part of Sweden. It is part of the Karlshamn Municipality in Blekinge County. In 2010, about 336 people called Åryd home.
About Åryd
Åryd is a quiet place in Sweden. It covers a small area of about 0.67 square kilometers. This means it is less than one square kilometer in size.
Where is Åryd?
Åryd is located in Blekinge County. This county is in the southeast of Sweden. It is also part of the larger Karlshamn Municipality. Karlshamn is a bigger town nearby.
Sweden is divided into many counties and municipalities. These are like states and local government areas. Åryd is a small part of this system.
People in Åryd
In 2010, Åryd had a population of 336 people. This makes it a very small community. The population density was about 500 people per square kilometer. This number tells us how many people live in a certain area.
Understanding Swedish Localities
In Sweden, a "locality" is a place where people live close together. It is a defined area, usually with more than 200 residents. Åryd fits this description perfectly.
A "municipality" is a local government area. It is like a city or town council area. Karlshamn Municipality includes Åryd and other smaller places. Municipalities manage local services for their residents.