kids encyclopedia robot

Falun facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Falun
Falun seen from the Sveriges Radio building
Falun seen from the Sveriges Radio building
Coat of arms of Falun
Coat of arms
Falun is located in Sweden
Falun
Falun
Location in Sweden
Country Sweden
Province Dalarna
County Dalarna County
Municipality Falun Municipality
Charter 1641
Area
 • City 27.1716 km2 (10.4910 sq mi)
 • Metro
2,052.65 km2 (792.53 sq mi)
Elevation
110 m (360 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
 • City 37,291
 • Density 1,372/km2 (3,550/sq mi)
 • Urban
56,593
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
791 xx
Area code(s) (+46) 23

Falun is a town in the county of Dalarna in Sweden. It is the seat of Falun Municipality. Several times, the town has applied to host the Olympic Winter Games.

Images for kids

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Falun para niños

kids search engine
Falun Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.