Mörbylånga facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mörbylånga
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Harbour of Mörbylånga
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 Mörbylånga
Location in Kalmar
Mörbylånga
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Öland |
| County | Kalmar County |
| Municipality | Mörbylånga Municipality |
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| • Total | 2.44 km2 (0.94 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 1,780 |
| • Density | 729/km2 (1,890/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Mörbylånga is a small town, also called a locality, located in Sweden. It sits on the southern part of Öland, which is a long, narrow island off the southeastern coast of Sweden. Mörbylånga is special because it is the main town, or "seat," of the Mörbylånga Municipality. In 2010, about 1,780 people lived here.
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Life in Mörbylånga
Mörbylånga is a quiet place where people live and work. As the main town of its municipality, it's where many local government offices are found. This means decisions about the area are often made here.
What is a Locality?
In Sweden, a "locality" is a place where many people live close together. It's like a town or a small city. Mörbylånga is one of these localities, offering homes and services to its residents.
Öland: The Island Home
Mörbylånga is on the island of Öland. Öland is known for its unique nature, including a special limestone plain called Stora Alvaret. The island is a popular spot for tourists, especially in the summer.
Nearby Places and History
There are other small communities near Mörbylånga on southern Öland. Two of these are Alby and Hulterstad.
Alby and Ancient Times
Alby is a very interesting place because it has traces of a Mesolithic settlement. The Mesolithic period was a time long, long ago, after the Ice Age, when people were hunter-gatherers. Finding a settlement from this time means people lived in Alby thousands of years ago!
Working in Mörbylånga
Even though Mörbylånga is a small town, it has some industrial activity. This means there are businesses that make things or process goods, providing jobs for the people who live there.
