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Getinge
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 Getinge
Location in Sweden Halland
Getinge
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Halland |
| County | Halland County |
| Municipality | Halmstad Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.42 km2 (0.93 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2020)
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| • Total | 2,045 |
| • Density | 845.0/km2 (2,189/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Getinge is a small town, or "locality," in Sweden. It is located in Halmstad Municipality within Halland County. As of 2020, about 2,045 people live there. It is a quiet place with a bit of history.
What People Do in Getinge
For many years, a big company called Getinge Group had its main office, or "headquarters," in Getinge. This company makes special equipment for hospitals and healthcare. They moved their headquarters from Getinge in 2014.
A Look Back in Time
Getinge has a long history. In the past, an important local meeting place was located here. This meeting was called the Hallandic "thing." A "thing" was an old type of assembly or gathering where people would meet to make decisions and discuss local laws.
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