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Arbrå
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Arbrå in 2019.
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 Arbrå
Location in Sweden Gävleborg
Arbrå
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Hälsingland |
| County | Gävleborg County |
| Municipality | Bollnäs Municipality |
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| • Total | 3.94 km2 (1.52 sq mi) |
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(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 2,215 |
| • Density | 562/km2 (1,460/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Arbrå (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈǎrːbrɔ]) is a town in Sweden. It is the second largest locality in Bollnäs Municipality. Arbrå is located in Gävleborg County. In 2010, about 2,215 people lived there.
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What to See in Arbrå
The Tall Arbråmasten
Arbrå is home to a very tall structure. It is called the Arbråmasten. This is a huge guyed TV mast. It stands 331 meters (about 1,086 feet) high. That's taller than many skyscrapers! It helps broadcast TV signals to the area.
Famous People from Arbrå
Who Grew Up or Was Born Here?
Several well-known people have connections to Arbrå.
- Gösta "Snoddas" Nordgren was born in Arbrå. He was a famous singer. He was also a bandy player. Bandy is a sport similar to ice hockey. He was born on December 30, 1926.
- Peter Stormare grew up in Arbrå. He is a famous actor. You might have seen him in many movies and TV shows.
Sports in Arbrå
Local Sports Clubs
Arbrå has its own sports clubs.
- Arbrå BK is a local sports club.
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