Lönsboda facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lönsboda
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Lönsboda railway station
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 Lönsboda
Location in Scania
Lönsboda
Location in Sweden
Lönsboda
Location in European Union
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Scania |
| County | Scania County |
| Municipality | Osby Municipality |
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| • Total | 2.28 km2 (0.88 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 1,903 |
| • Density | 834/km2 (2,160/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes |
280 70; 283 93
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Lönsboda is a small town in Sweden. It is the second largest locality (which means a town or urban area) in Osby Municipality. Lönsboda is located in Scania County. In 2010, about 1,903 people lived there.
Lönsboda is found in the northeastern part of Scania. It is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Osby, which is the main town of the municipality. Lönsboda is also close to the borders of two other counties: Blekinge County and Kronoberg County.
History of Lönsboda
Lönsboda started to grow into a community because of a railway station. This station opened in 1901. The railway made it easier for people and goods to travel. This helped the town become more important.
Lönsboda's Connection to the USA
Lönsboda has an interesting link to the United States. This link involves a famous American monument. The monument is called the Marine Corps War Memorial. It honors the brave soldiers of the U.S. Marine Corps.
The Diabase Stone
The base, or pedestal, of this important memorial is made from a special type of rock. This rock is called black diabase. Sculptors chose this strong, dark stone for the memorial. They got a large block of this diabase from quarries in Lönsboda. This means a piece of Lönsboda is part of a famous American landmark.
