Obbola facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Obbola
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Obbola Church
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 Obbola
Location in Västerbotten
Obbola
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Västerbotten |
| County | Västerbotten County |
| Municipality | Umeå Municipality |
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| • Total | 2.56 km2 (0.99 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 2,197 |
| • Density | 858/km2 (2,220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Obbola is a small community, also called a "locality," located in Sweden. It is part of Umeå Municipality in Västerbotten County. In 2010, about 2,197 people lived there. Obbola is special because it is right by the water, near where the Ume River flows into the Gulf of Bothnia. The Gulf of Bothnia is a northern part of the big Baltic Sea.
About Obbola
Obbola is a cozy place in Sweden, known for its connection to nature and industry. It is situated quite close to another town called Holmsund. The area is beautiful, with the river meeting the sea.
Location and Connections
Obbola is located on the west side of the Ume River's mouth. This is where the river empties into the Gulf of Bothnia. A special bridge, called the Obbola Bridge, connects Obbola to nearby Holmsund. This bridge carries the E12 road, making it easy to travel between the two places.
Life in Obbola
One of the biggest employers in Obbola is a company called SCA. SCA, which stands for Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget, is a large company that works with forest products. They make things like paper and pulp.
Obbola also has its own school. Students attend classes there from first grade all the way up to ninth grade. After finishing ninth grade, most students continue their education in the city of Umeå.
