Kättilstorp facts for kids
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Kättilstorp
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 Kättilstorp
Location in Västra Götaland
Kättilstorp
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Västergötland |
| County | Västra Götaland County |
| Municipality | Falköping Municipality |
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| • Total | 0.44 km2 (0.17 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 253 |
| • Density | 571/km2 (1,480/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Climate | Dfb |
Kättilstorp is a small place, or locality, in Sweden. It's found in a part of Sweden called Falköping Municipality, which is in the larger area of Västergötland. In 2010, about 253 people lived there.
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Discovering Kättilstorp
Where is Kättilstorp?
Kättilstorp is located in the Västra Götaland County in Sweden. It's part of the Falköping Municipality. This area is in the province of Västergötland.
It's a small community, covering about 0.44 square kilometers. In 2010, it had 253 residents.
What Makes Kättilstorp Special?
Kättilstorp is known for two main things: the Ryttaren Peat Factory and its special light railway.
The Ryttaren Peat Factory
The Ryttaren Peat Factory was a place where peat was processed. Peat is a type of soil made from decayed plants. It's often used as fuel or in gardening.
The Light Railway
To help move the peat, the factory had its own light railway. This type of railway uses smaller tracks and trains compared to regular railways. It was very important for transporting the peat from where it was dug up to the factory.
