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Bergshamra, Norrtälje Municipality
Bergshamra is located in Sweden
Bergshamra
Bergshamra
Location in Sweden
Country Sweden
Province Uppland
County Stockholm County
Municipality Norrtälje Municipality
Area
 • Total 1.60 km2 (0.62 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
 • Total 749
 • Density 469/km2 (1,210/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Bergshamra is a small place in Sweden. It's known as a locality, which means it's an urban area. Bergshamra is part of Norrtälje Municipality. This municipality is located in Stockholm County.

In 2010, about 749 people lived in Bergshamra. It covers an area of about 1.60 square kilometers. This makes it a cozy place to live.

Where is Bergshamra Located?

Bergshamra is in the country of Sweden. Sweden is in Northern Europe. It's part of Stockholm County. This county is a region in Sweden.

What is a County?

A county in Sweden is like a big administrative area. It helps organize different parts of the country. Stockholm County is one of the largest counties. It includes the capital city, Stockholm.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is a smaller local area. It's like a town or city government. Norrtälje Municipality is responsible for local services. These services include schools and roads.

Bergshamra's Place in Uppland

Bergshamra is also in the historic province of Uppland. Provinces are older divisions of Sweden. They are mostly used for cultural reasons now. Uppland is known for its history.

Quick Facts About Bergshamra

Here are some interesting facts about Bergshamra:

  • Population: In 2010, 749 people called Bergshamra home.
  • Area: The locality spans 1.60 square kilometers.
  • Location: It's in Norrtälje Municipality. This is in Stockholm County, Sweden.
  • Time Zone: Bergshamra uses Central European Time (CET). During summer, it switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST).
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