Mjällby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mjällby
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 Mjällby
Location in Blekinge
Mjällby
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Blekinge |
| County | Blekinge County |
| Municipality | Sölvesborg Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.67 km2 (0.64 sq mi) |
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(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 1,254 |
| • Density | 753/km2 (1,950/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Mjällby is a small town in Sweden. It is located in a part of Sweden called Blekinge County. About 1,254 people lived there in 2010. The town is on a special piece of land called the Listerlandet peninsula.
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Mjällby: A Town in Sweden
Mjällby is a locality, which means it is a populated place. It is part of Sölvesborg Municipality in southern Sweden. The town is found on the Listerlandet peninsula. This area sticks out into the sea.
What Do People Do Here?
For a long time, people in Mjällby have made their living from fishing. A nearby harbor called Nogersund is very important. It is the third largest fishing harbor in all of Sweden. Fishing is a big industry for the whole peninsula.
Another important activity in this area is fur farming. This means raising animals like minks for their fur. Fur farming is a topic that people in Sweden often discuss.
Mjällby's Famous Football Team
Mjällby is well-known for its football team. The team is called Mjällby AIF. They have played in Sweden's top national football league several times. Football fans in Sweden often call them "the team that always returns."
In September 2009, Mjällby AIF made it back to the highest division. They played there for five seasons. They were in the top league until the end of the 2014 season.
A Famous Mathematician
A very smart person was born in Mjällby. His name was Lars Hörmander. He was a famous mathematician. Mathematicians are people who study numbers and patterns.
A Neighborhood's Name Change
For about 40 years, a part of Mjällby had an unofficial nickname. This nickname was used by local people. It came about because the houses in this area had black chimneys.
In 2012, a journalist wrote about this unofficial name. Many people felt that the name was not appropriate. Because of the public reaction, the local housing company decided to change the name. They chose a new temporary name, Slottsstaden, which means "Castle City."
