Anderstorp facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Anderstorp
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April 2009 aerial photograph of Anderstorp Church.
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 Anderstorp
Location in Jönköping
Anderstorp
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Småland |
| County | Jönköping County |
| Municipality | Gislaved Municipality |
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| • Total | 5.61 km2 (2.17 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 4,965 |
| • Density | 884/km2 (2,290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Climate | Dfb |
Anderstorp is a small town in Sweden. It is located in Gislaved Municipality, within Jönköping County. In 2010, about 4,965 people lived there.
Anderstorp is known for a few exciting things. It has a famous race track and a successful sports team. It also has many businesses for its size.
Anderstorp's Race Track
Anderstorp is home to the Scandinavian Raceway. This is a special race track where big events have happened. From 1973 to 1978, the track hosted the Swedish Grand Prix. These were exciting Formula One races. Formula One is a top level of car racing. Drivers compete in very fast, open-wheel cars.
Sports in Anderstorp
The town also has a well-known sports club called Anderstorps SK. This club is especially famous for its men's handball teams. Handball is a team sport. Players pass a ball and try to throw it into the opponent's goal.
Businesses and Industry
Anderstorp is quite unique for its size. It has a lot of industries and businesses compared to the number of people living there. This means many people in Anderstorp work in different types of factories and companies.
Notable Residents
- Jonatan Nielsen (born 1993), a Swedish ice hockey player. He is known for playing professional ice hockey.
