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Bäckefors is located in Västra Götaland
Bäckefors
Bäckefors
Location in Västra Götaland
Bäckefors is located in Sweden
Bäckefors
Bäckefors
Location in Sweden
Country Sweden
Province Dalsland
County Västra Götaland County
Municipality Bengtsfors Municipality
Area
 • Total 1.40 km2 (0.54 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
 • Total 673
 • Density 481/km2 (1,250/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Climate Dfb

Bäckefors is a small but interesting place in Sweden. It's a locality located in Bengtsfors Municipality, which is part of Västra Götaland County. In 2010, about 673 people called Bäckefors home.

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Bäckefors is found in the beautiful Dalsland province of Sweden. It's a small community, covering an area of about 1.40 square kilometers. Imagine a town that's just a little bigger than a square kilometer – that's Bäckefors!

What's Special About Bäckefors?

Did you know a movie was filmed right here? The Swedish movie Kopps was made in Bäckefors in 2003. It's a fun fact that makes this small town famous!

Bäckefors also played an important role during World War II. It was a busy spot for trains. Many trains passed through Bäckefors, making it a key connection point during that time.

Important Places in Bäckefors

One important building in Bäckefors is Dalslands Sjukhus, which is a hospital. It helps take care of people living in and around the area.

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