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Kättilstorp
Kättilstorp is located in Västra Götaland
Kättilstorp
Kättilstorp
Location in Västra Götaland
Kättilstorp is located in Sweden
Kättilstorp
Kättilstorp
Location in Sweden
Country Sweden
Province Västergötland
County Västra Götaland County
Municipality Falköping Municipality
Area
 • Total 0.44 km2 (0.17 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
 • 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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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.

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