Lesjöfors facts for kids

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Lesjöfors Location in Sweden
Country	Sweden
Province	Värmland
County	Värmland County
Municipality	Filipstad Municipality
Area
• Total	2.45 km2 (0.95 sq mi)
Population  (31 December 2010)
• Total	1,062
• Density	433/km2 (1,120/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Climate	Dfc

Lesjöfors is a small town, also called a locality, located in Filipstad Municipality in Värmland County, Sweden. In 2010, about 1,062 people lived there. It's a place with a cool history and a love for sports!

Discover Lesjöfors

Lesjöfors is found in an area called Bergslagen. This region is famous for its long history of mining and working with metals. The town of Lesjöfors grew up around a special kind of factory, known as a bruk in Swedish. This factory was started way back in 1642. It was a very important place for the local people.

A Look at Lesjöfors' History

The bruk in Lesjöfors was a big part of the town's life for many years. It helped the community grow and thrive. People worked hard in the metal industry, which shaped the town's identity.

In 2003, Lesjöfors hosted a big event called the International Youth Congress of Esperanto. Young people from all over the world came together. They met to speak Esperanto, a language created to help people from different countries communicate easily. It was a special time for the town!

Sports and Events in Lesjöfors

Lesjöfors is very well-known in Sweden for a sport called bandy. Bandy is a bit like ice hockey, but it's played with a ball instead of a puck. The town has produced many talented players. Some of these players have even joined the Sweden national bandy team! This shows how good they are at the sport.

The town has also been a host for a stage of the Swedish rally. This is a famous car racing event. Drivers race their cars on different types of roads. It's an exciting event that brings many visitors to Lesjöfors.