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Karlsborg
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Karlsborg, Kalix Municipality is located in Norrbotten
Karlsborg, Kalix Municipality
Karlsborg, Kalix Municipality
Location in Norrbotten
Karlsborg, Kalix Municipality is located in Sweden
Karlsborg, Kalix Municipality
Karlsborg, Kalix Municipality
Location in Sweden
Country Sweden
Province Norrbotten
County Norrbotten County
Municipality Kalix Municipality
Area
 • Total 2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
 • Total 351
 • Density 172/km2 (450/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Karlsborg is a small, friendly place in Sweden. It's known as a locality, which is like a small town or village. Karlsborg is located in the northern part of Sweden, in a region called Norrbotten County.

Discover Karlsborg

Karlsborg is part of Kalix Municipality. This area is in the far north of Sweden. It is a beautiful region with lots of nature. In 2010, about 351 people lived in Karlsborg. This makes it a quiet and peaceful community.

Location in Sweden

Karlsborg is found in Norrbotten, which is Sweden's northernmost county. This part of Sweden is famous for its long, cold winters and bright summer nights. The area is close to the Baltic Sea. It offers stunning views and outdoor activities.

Sports and Community Life

Even though Karlsborg is small, it has a strong community spirit. One exciting thing about Karlsborg is its bandy club, called Karlsborgs BK. Bandy is a winter sport played on ice, similar to ice hockey. Karlsborgs BK has even played in the highest division of bandy in Sweden! This shows how much people in Karlsborg love sports and support their local teams.

Life in Karlsborg is often focused on nature and community. People enjoy the outdoors, whether it's winter sports or summer activities. It's a great example of a small Swedish locality where everyone knows each other.

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