Delsbo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Delsbo
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Dellenbygden with Delsbo Church and belfry
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 Delsbo
Location in Sweden Gävleborg
Delsbo
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Hälsingland |
| County | Gävleborg County |
| Municipality | Hudiksvall Municipality |
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| • Total | 2.85 km2 (1.10 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 2,192 |
| • Density | 770/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Delsbo is a charming town in Sweden, located in Hudiksvall Municipality within Gävleborg County. In 2010, about 2,192 people called Delsbo home. It's found about 25 kilometers west of Hudiksvall, nestled near the beautiful Dellen lakes. Delsbo is especially known for its yearly gathering of musicians at a place called Delsbo Ancient Farm.
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Many Villages in Delsbo
Delsbo is quite unique because it has a lot of small villages. Research from 2005 showed that Delsbo has the highest number of villages in all of Sweden! There are about 104 different villages spread out around the Delsbo area.
Some of these villages include Ava, Johannesberg, Loppet, and Långbacka. A local reporter once said that Delsbo is a place with "a village behind every tree." The number of people living in these villages can be anywhere from just one person to a couple of hundred.
Delsbo's Climate
Delsbo experiences a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has four distinct seasons. Summers in Delsbo are usually quite warm, especially considering how far north it is.
Winters are generally moderate, not too harsh, but there are still clear differences between the seasons. For example, Delsbo has bigger seasonal changes than nearby Hudiksvall.
The Dellboskan Dialect
The people of Delsbo speak a special local dialect called Dellboskan. It's a type of Norrlandian dialect, which means it's similar to other dialects spoken in northern Sweden. Interestingly, it also has some features that sound a bit like Norwegian.
Here are a couple of examples of the Dellboskan dialect:
- Hän ä'nt sa ugalin means Det är inte så illa in standard Swedish, which translates to "It isn't (too) bad" in English.
- Dellenbiggda means Dellenbygden in standard Swedish, referring to "The Dellen area."
Famous People from Delsbo
Many talented individuals have connections to Delsbo. Some of them grew up here or have strong ties to the area.
- Johanna Sällström was an actress who spent her childhood here with her father.
- Jörgen Brink is a well-known cross-country skier.
- Ebba Andersson is another famous cross-country skier.
- David Johansson also became a cross-country skier.
- Thomas Magnusson is known for his achievements in cross-country skiing.
- Peter Dolving is an entrepreneur, artist, and writer who comes from Skytts, near Norrväna.
Sports in Delsbo
Delsbo is home to at least one sports club that helps people stay active and compete.
- Delsbo IF is a local sports club in the town.
