Forsheda facts for kids
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Forsheda
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Forsheda church, belonging to Forshedabygden's parish in Växjö diocese. The church is located in the community Forsheda in the municipality of Värnamo .
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 Forsheda
Location in Jönköping
Forsheda
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Småland |
| County | Jönköping County |
| Municipality | Värnamo Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.49 km2 (0.58 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 1,459 |
| • Density | 982/km2 (2,540/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Forsheda is a small town, also called a locality, located in Sweden. It is part of Värnamo Municipality in Jönköping County. In 2010, about 1,459 people lived there.
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About Forsheda
Forsheda is found in the southern part of Sweden. It is a quiet community known for its local charm. The town is part of a larger area called Småland. This region is famous for its beautiful forests and lakes.
Where is Forsheda?
Forsheda is located in Jönköping County. This county is like a large district in Sweden. It helps manage local services and government. The town is also within Värnamo Municipality. A municipality is a smaller local area. It is similar to a city or county government.
Population and Size
In 2010, Forsheda had a population of 1,459 people. The town covers an area of about 1.49 square kilometers. This makes it a small but friendly place to live.
Famous People from Forsheda
Even small towns can have famous residents. Forsheda is proud of one notable person.
John Ljunggren
John Ljunggren was an Olympic race walker. He was born in Forsheda. Race walking is a sport where athletes walk as fast as possible. They must keep one foot on the ground at all times. John Ljunggren was a very successful athlete. He won several medals in international competitions.
