Lärbro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lärbro
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Takstains museum manor in Lärbro
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 Lärbro
Location in Gotland
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Gotland |
| County | Gotland County |
| Municipality | Gotland Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 km2 (0.45 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2014)
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| • Total | 963 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Lärbro (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈlæ̂ːrbrʊ]) is a small town, or locality, found on the Swedish island of Gotland. In 2014, about 963 people lived there.
Lärbro is also the name of a larger area, called a socken. This is like a traditional district. This socken covers the same area as the Lärbro District, which was set up on January 1, 2016.
Where is Lärbro?
Lärbro is the name of the town that surrounds the old medieval Lärbro Church. Sometimes people call this specific area Lärbro kyrkby, which means Lärbro church village.
The town is located in the northern part of Gotland. It is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) north of another town called Slite.
As of 2019, Lärbro Church is part of the Forsa parish. This parish also includes churches in nearby places like Hellvi, Hangvar, Hall, and Hallshuk.
Did you know that one of the asteroids in space is named after Lärbro? It's called 10126 Lärbro and is found in the asteroid belt.
Lärbro's Past
From 1921 to 1960, Lärbro had a railway connection that linked it to the city of Visby. This made it easier for people and goods to travel.
Today, a big part of Lärbro's income comes from tourism. Many visitors come to see the area's history and beauty. You can also find the ruins of the Gann Church in Lärbro, which is another interesting historical site.
