Ramsele facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ramsele
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 Ramsele
Location in Västernorrland
Ramsele
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Ångermanland |
| County | Västernorrland County |
| Municipality | Sollefteå Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.97 km2 (0.76 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 968 |
| • Density | 492/km2 (1,270/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Ramsele is a small town, also called a locality, located in Sweden. It's found in Sollefteå Municipality, which is part of Västernorrland County. In 2010, about 968 people lived here. The town is situated next to the beautiful Faxälven river.
Over the years, the number of people living in Ramsele has changed. Since the 1960s, the population has gone down from 1,563 to 968. Ramsele is about 70 kilometers (43 miles) northwest of the larger town of Sollefteå.
What's in a Name?
The name "Ramsele" has an interesting history. The oldest known name for this area was "Rannasild." This was found in a local book about the region.
Later, the town became known as Hrafnasil. This name likely came from Old Norse, which is an old language spoken in Scandinavia. Hrafnasil probably meant 'Calm water of ravens'. It's cool to think about how the name tells a story about the place!
A Look at History
People have lived in Ramsele for a very long time. The oldest proof of people settling here is a church. This church was built in the late 13th century. That means it's over 700 years old! It shows that Ramsele has been an important place for many centuries.
