Kramfors facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kramfors
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Location in Västernorrland
Kramfors
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Ångermanland |
| County | Västernorrland County |
| Municipality | Kramfors Municipality |
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| • Total | 7.34 km2 (2.83 sq mi) |
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(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 5,990 |
| • Density | 816/km2 (2,110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Climate | Dfb |
Kramfors is a town in Sweden. It is located in Västernorrland County. This town is the main place, or seat, of Kramfors Municipality. In 2010, about 5,990 people lived there.
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History of Kramfors
Kramfors grew a lot in the 1800s. It was built on the western side of the Ångerman river. Logs were floated down the river. These logs were then cut into wood at sawmills. They were also used to make paper at pulp mills.
Christopher Kramm started the first steam-powered sawmill. He named it after himself. The town's name, Kramfors, comes from his name. The word fors means "rapid" in Swedish.
In the 1960s and 1970s, the timber industry became less important. Because of this, the number of people living in Kramfors went down.
Early Development of Kramfors
The first settlement of Kramfors was part of Gudmundrå municipality. In 1889, it became a special type of area called a municipalsamhälle. This is like a small town with its own rules. But it was still part of the original municipality.
In 1947, Kramfors was given city status. It was one of the last places in Sweden to become a city. Since 1974, after a big change in how municipalities were set up, Kramfors has been the main town for Kramfors Municipality.
Kramfors Municipality
The municipality of Kramfors has about 20,000 people living in it. It is located almost in the middle of Sweden's east coast. This area is in Northern Sweden.
Many people live close to Kramfors. About 250,000 people live within 100 kilometers. About half a million people live within 200 kilometers. Large towns like Sundsvall and Umeå are close enough for people to travel to for work.
Nature and Activities
Kramfors is famous for its beautiful and varied landscape. This area is called the High Coast. It has been named a World Heritage site. This means it is a very special place in the world. The High Coast offers many chances for people to enjoy outdoor activities.
Sports and Education
Kramfors is home to one of Sweden's tennis academies. This is a place where young tennis players can train and improve their skills.
The town also hosts the Folke Bernadotte Academy. This is a government agency. Its main job is to help improve how countries deal with conflicts and crises around the world. They are especially interested in peace operations. The academy offers courses on topics like peacekeeping and information operations. These courses are open to people from all countries and to non-governmental organizations.
Notable People from Kramfors
Many interesting people have come from Kramfors. Here are a few of them:
- Sune Bergman (1952–2021) – A former professional ice hockey player.
- Einar Blidberg (1906–1993) – An officer in the Swedish Navy.
- Erika Grahm (born 1991) – A former professional ice hockey player.
- Mario Kempe (born 1988) – A current KHL player for the HC Dinamo Minsk.
- Adrian Kempe (born 1996) – A current NHL player for the Los Angeles Kings.
- Sandra Näslund (born 1996) – A freestyle skier.
- Mattias Norlinder (born 2000) – A current NHL player for the Montreal Canadiens.
- Anna Olsson (born 1976) – A Winter Olympic cross-country skier.
- Gunnar Östberg (1923–2017) – A Winter Olympic cross-country skier.
- Tobias Viklund (born 1986) – A professional ice hockey player.
- Magnus Wernblom (born 1973) – A former professional ice hockey player.
See also
In Spanish: Kramfors para niños
