Nykvarn facts for kids
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Nykvarn
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Nykvarn Folkpark, entrance
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 Nykvarn
Location in Stockholm
Nykvarn
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Södermanland |
| County | Stockholm County |
| Municipality | Nykvarn Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.60 km2 (2.16 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2020)
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| • Total | 7,862 |
| • Density | 1,403.9/km2 (3,636/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Nykvarn is a cool town in Sweden. It's located in Stockholm County. About 7,800 people call Nykvarn home.
Since 1999, Nykvarn has been the main town of its own area, called Nykvarn Municipality. Before that, from 1971 to 1998, it was part of Södertälje Municipality.
This town is known for its music scene. Local bands like Hyena Breed and Feed Filiph come from here. Nykvarn is also the hometown of Carl Hagelin, a famous ice hockey player. He even won the amazing Stanley Cup! Every year, Nykvarn hosts the exciting Moshpit Open Festival. This is a big event for fans of rock and metal music.
Famous Faces from Nykvarn
Nykvarn has been home to some interesting people.
- Margó Ingvardsson is one of them. She was a Member of the Riksdag. This means she was a politician who helped make important decisions and laws for Sweden.
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