Åryd, Växjö Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Åryd
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Old iron furnaces
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 Åryd, Växjö Municipality
Location in Kronoberg
Åryd, Växjö Municipality
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Småland |
| County | Kronoberg County |
| Municipality | Växjö Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.81 km2 (0.31 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 684 |
| • Density | 845/km2 (2,190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Åryd is a small community, also known as a locality, found in Växjö Municipality in Sweden. It's part of Kronoberg County, which is in the southern region of the country. In 2010, about 684 people lived here.
Discovering Åryd
Åryd is located in the beautiful Swedish countryside. It's a peaceful place that offers a glimpse into Swedish life. A "locality" in Sweden is like a small town or an urban area that is separate from larger cities.
Where is Åryd?
Åryd is situated in Kronoberg County. This county is in the historical province of Småland. Sweden is divided into different areas to help with local government.
- A county is a large administrative area, similar to a state or province in other countries.
- A municipality is a smaller local government area within a county. Åryd is part of Växjö Municipality.
A Glimpse into History
The area around Åryd has a history connected to industry. The image in the infobox shows old iron furnaces. These furnaces were used in the past to process iron. This suggests that Åryd might have been an important place for iron production a long time ago.
Famous People from Åryd
Even small places can be home to talented people! The singer Jessica G. Pilnäs was born in Åryd. She is known for her music and for participating in a popular Swedish music competition.
- Jessica G. Pilnäs took part in Melodifestivalen 1995.
- This competition is where Sweden chooses its song for the Eurovision Song Contest.
- Jessica G. Pilnäs finished in third place in 1995, which was a great achievement!
