Ovanåker facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in Sweden Gävleborg
Ovanåker
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Hälsingland |
| County | Gävleborg County |
| Municipality | Ovanåker Municipality |
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| • Total | 0.70 km2 (0.27 sq mi) |
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(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 212 |
| • Density | 303/km2 (780/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Ovanåker is a small place, or locality, located in Sweden. It's part of the Ovanåker Municipality in Gävleborg County. In 2010, about 212 people lived here.
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What is Ovanåker?
Ovanåker is a locality, which is a type of urban area in Sweden. It's like a small town or village. It covers an area of about 0.70 square kilometers.
Where is Ovanåker Located?
Ovanåker is found in the central part of Sweden. It's in a region called Hälsingland. This area is known for its beautiful nature and forests.
A Look at the Population
As of December 31, 2010, Ovanåker had 212 residents. This makes it a very small community. The population density was about 303 people per square kilometer.
Historical Connections
Ovanåker has an interesting link to a famous family. It was the original home, or vicariate, of the Celsius family.
The Celsius Family Link
The Celsius family is well-known, especially for Anders Celsius. He was the scientist who created the Celsius temperature scale. The family actually took their name from the Latin version of Ovanåker. This shows how important this small place was to their history.
