Alafors facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alafors
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Town
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Furulundsparken
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 Alafors
Location in Västra Götaland
Alafors
Location in Sweden
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| Country |  Sweden |
| Province | Västergötland |
| County | Västra Götaland County |
| Municipality | Ale Municipality |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,520 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Alafors is a town in Sweden. It is the main town of Ale Municipality in Västra Götaland County. Today, it is considered part of a larger urban area called Nödinge-Nol. The town is located near the E45 road. This is about 30 kilometers (18 miles) north of the big city of Gothenburg. It is also close to the east bank of the Göta River.
Discovering Alafors: A Growing Town
Alafors has grown quite a bit over time. In 1970, it joined with the nearby railroad town of Nol. Later, in 1990, it also connected with Nödinge. Together, these towns now form one larger urban area. This combined area is known as Nödinge-Nol.
What Can You Find in Alafors?
Alafors is home to the main building for Ale Municipality. This is where the local government works. The outside of the building has cool artwork. These enamel pieces were created by an artist named Endre Nemes.
The town also has a high school for older students. There is a lovely park called Furulundsparken. If you enjoy sports, the Ahlafors IF football (soccer) club plays their games there. In winter, you can even find a fun ski slope for snow activities!
A long time ago, there was a factory here. It was a spinning mill that made thread. This factory stopped working in 1966.
Notable People from Alafors
- Erik Arvidsson – Erik Arvidsson is a well-known chess player from Alafors.
