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Alvesta
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Alvesta railway station
(Alvesta järnvägsstation) |
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 Alvesta
Location in Kronoberg
Alvesta
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Småland |
| County | Kronoberg County |
| Municipality | Alvesta Municipality |
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| • Total | 6.10 km2 (2.36 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 8,017 |
| • Density | 1,535/km2 (3,980/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Alvesta is a town in Sweden. It is located in Kronoberg County. In 2010, about 8,017 people lived there. Alvesta is the main town, or "seat," of Alvesta Municipality. This means it's where the local government for the area is based.
Alvesta: A Hub for Trains
Alvesta is very important for trains in Sweden. It is a major railway junction. Think of it like a big crossroads for train tracks.
Why is the Railway Important?
Trains from different big cities meet in Alvesta. This makes it a key spot for travel and trade.
Connecting Major Cities
- Trains from Stockholm (Sweden's capital) and Malmö (a city in southern Sweden) pass through Alvesta. These trains can then go on to Copenhagen in Denmark.
- Trains from Gothenburg (a large city on Sweden's west coast) also connect here. They can travel towards Kalmar or Karlskrona on the east coast.
This network helps people and goods move easily across Sweden and even to other countries.
See also
In Spanish: Alvesta para niños
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