Henån facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Henån
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Henån in August 2006
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 Henån
Location in Västra Götaland
Henån
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Bohuslän |
| County | Västra Götaland County |
| Municipality | Orust Municipality |
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| • Total | 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 1,816 |
| • Density | 919/km2 (2,380/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Henån is a lovely town located in Sweden. It's the main town of Orust Municipality in Västra Götaland County. In 2010, about 1,816 people lived there.
Discover Henån
Henån is a popular spot, especially in the summer! Around 2,000 people live there all year round. But when summer arrives, many more visitors come. They often stay in cozy summer cottages. These cottages have been in their families for many generations.
Henån's History as a Resort
Did you know Henån was one of the first places in Sweden where people went for swimming holidays? This started way back in 1850. People from cities like Gothenburg came to enjoy the warm sea water. Over time, hotels and hostels were built. This helped Henån grow into the town it is today.
The Art of Boat Building
Henån has a long and proud history of building boats. This special skill is still very important to the people who live there. While many small, old boat shops have closed, the tradition continues. Famous boat brands like Najad, Hallberg-Rassy, Malö Yachts, and Regina af Vindö all come from this area. They show how the craft of boat building lives on.
