Forshaga facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Forshaga
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Forshaga Church
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 Forshaga
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Värmland |
| County | Värmland County |
| Municipality | Forshaga Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.18 km2 (2.00 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 6,229 |
| • Density | 1,201/km2 (3,110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Forshaga is a cool town in Värmland County, Sweden. It's like the main town, or seat, of Forshaga Municipality. In 2010, about 6,229 people lived there.
What People Do in Forshaga
The Forshaga area has more than 850 different companies. These companies work in many types of businesses. Some focus on dental technology, which means making things for teeth. Others help young people with care and rehabilitation, which means helping them get better or learn new skills.
Top Employers in Town
The biggest employer in Forshaga is the local government itself. It has about 950 employees. This means many people work for the town to keep things running smoothly.
The largest private company in Forshaga is Stora Enso. They have about 100 employees. Stora Enso works in the paper industry, making paper products. They are also part of a group of companies called Paper Province. This group works together to make the paper industry in the region even better.
Famous People from Forshaga
Forshaga is home to some well-known people!
- Stefan Holm is an Olympic champion in high jump. He won a gold medal in 2004.
- Sten Tolgfors was the Swedish Minister for Defence from 2007 to 2012. This job is like being in charge of the country's military and protection.
- Nisse Nilsson was a famous Swedish ice hockey player.
- Vomitory is a Swedish band.
