Dorotea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dorotea
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The new Dorotea Church, opened in 1934, seen from south-east
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| Nickname(s):
Lapplands sydport
(Southern gate of Lapland) |
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 Dorotea
Location in Västerbotten
Dorotea
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Lapland |
| County | Västerbotten County |
| Municipality | Dorotea Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.34 km2 (0.90 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 1,543 |
| • Density | 660/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Dorotea (Southern Sami: Kraapohke) is a small town in Sweden. It is located in the beautiful Lapland region. Dorotea is the main town, or "seat," of Dorotea Municipality in Västerbotten County. In 2010, about 1,543 people lived there. It's easy to reach Dorotea because a major road, European route E45, and a railway line, the Inland Line, both pass through it.
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The Story of Dorotea: A Look Back
How Dorotea Began
The area where Dorotea is today has been home to people since 1713. The first known settler was Jon Erson Kervalainen. He and his wife moved to a Sami camp. This camp later became known as Svanavatten, which means "Swan water."
By the end of the 1700s, this small village had grown to 41 houses. The people living there wanted to build a chapel. They chose a place called Bergvattnet for their new chapel.
Naming the Town Dorotea
On May 21, 1799, something special happened. The village of Bergvattnet was given a new name: Dorotea. This name was chosen to honor Queen Frederica Dorothea Wilhelmina of Sweden.
The Dorotea Church
The original church in Dorotea faced a sad event. It burned down in 1932. But the community quickly rebuilt it. A new church was opened in 1934.
The famous architect Evert Milles designed this new church. Inside, you can find some very interesting artworks. One of these is a sculpture created by his brother, the well-known artist Carl Milles.
