Mönsterås facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mönsterås
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Mönsterås
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 Mönsterås
Location in Kalmar
Mönsterås
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Småland |
| County | Kalmar County |
| Municipality | Mönsterås Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.10 km2 (1.58 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,186 |
| • Density | 1,154/km2 (2,990/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Mönsterås is a lovely town in Sweden. It is located in Kalmar County. This town is the main center of Mönsterås Municipality. In 2012, about 6,352 people lived here.
Mönsterås is known for a famous Swedish poet. His name was Carl Boberg. He wrote the words for a very special song. This song is called "O Store Gud" in Swedish. You might know it better by its English name, "How Great Thou Art". He wrote it in 1885.
Discovering Mönsterås
Mönsterås is a small but important place. It is a "locality," which means it is a defined urban area. It serves as the main town for the surrounding municipality. This means many local government offices are here.
A Town by the Water
Mönsterås is located near the coast. This makes it a great place for enjoying the water. Many towns in Sweden are close to the sea. Being a coastal town means it might have a harbor. Harbors are places where boats can dock.
The Story of a Song
Carl Boberg was born in Mönsterås. He was a poet and a politician. One day in 1885, he was walking home. A sudden thunderstorm appeared. Then, the sun came out, and a rainbow appeared. This amazing sight inspired him. He wrote the poem "O Store Gud."
Later, a Swedish folk tune was added to his poem. This created the hymn we know today. "How Great Thou Art" became very popular around the world. It is sung in many churches. It reminds people of the beauty of nature.
