Nybro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nybro
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Nybro airphoto, from an old postcard you see a church,a school and houses.
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 Nybro
Location in Kalmar
Nybro
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden | |
| Province | Småland | |
| County | Kalmar County | |
| Municipality | Nybro Municipality | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.93 km2 (4.22 sq mi) | |
| Population
(31 December 2020)
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| • Total | 13,583 | |
| • Density | 1,247/km2 (3,230/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (N CEST) | |
Nybro is a city in Sweden. It is located in Kalmar County. Nybro is also the main town of Nybro Municipality. In 2020, about 13,583 people lived there.
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What is Nybro's History?
Nybro started as a place for travelers to rest. This was on the road between Växjö and Kalmar. In the 1700s, a new bridge was built over a stream. People called it Nybron, which means "The New Bridge."
How Nybro Grew Over Time
A small tavern, or inn, opened near the bridge. It was called Lortkrogen. Later, in the 1800s, Nybro became a market town. This means it was a place where people could buy and sell goods. But it quickly changed into a town with many factories.
In 1865, Nybro became its own municipality. A municipality is like a local government area. In 1932, Nybro was officially given "city rights." This made it an official city.
What is Nybro Like Today?
Nybro is surrounded by thick forests. You can also find small farming areas nearby. The city is known for its industries and attractions.
Major Industries and Attractions
One of the biggest employers in Nybro is Kährs. This company makes wooden floors. They are very well known.
Nybro also has two famous glassworks factories. These are Nybro and Pukeberg. Glassworks are places where glass items are made. These factories are popular tourist spots. Nybro is even called "The city within the Kingdom of Crystal." This "Kingdom of Crystal" is a region with 15 active glass factories. Famous ones include Kosta Boda and Orrefors.
Sports in Nybro
Nybro is home to a professional ice hockey team. They are called Nybro Vikings IF. This team plays in Hockeyallsvenskan. This is the second-highest league in Sweden. The team moved up to this league in the 2022-2023 season. They even played in the highest league for two years in the 1960s. The ice hockey stadium in Nybro is one of the oldest in Sweden.
What Does Nybro's Coat of Arms Mean?
Nybro got its coat of arms in 1932. This was when it became a city. A coat of arms is a special design that represents a city or family.
Symbols on the Coat of Arms
The background of Nybro's coat of arms is gold. It shows a red bridge at the bottom. This bridge likely represents the "New Bridge" that gave the city its name. At the top, there are two black crossbows.
The nearby town of Emmaboda also has crossbows on its coat of arms. These crossbow symbols have a long history. They can be found on older coats of arms from the Småland province. They also appear on symbols from the Södra Möre area. No one knows exactly why the crossbow was chosen. However, a local hero named Nils Dacke is sometimes shown with this weapon.
