Robertsfors facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Robertsfors
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Thurdinska gården in Robertsfors
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 Robertsfors
Location in Västerbotten
Robertsfors
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Västerbotten |
| County | Västerbotten County |
| Municipality | Robertsfors Municipality |
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| • Total | 2.15 km2 (0.83 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 2,004 |
| • Density | 931/km2 (2,410/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Robertsfors is a small town in Sweden. It is located in Västerbotten County, which is in the northern part of the country. Robertsfors is also the main town, or "seat," of Robertsfors Municipality. In 2010, about 2,004 people lived there.
The town of Robertsfors got its name from a man named Robert Finlay. He was from Scotland. In 1751, Robert Finlay and John Jennings started an ironworks here. An ironworks is a place where iron is made and shaped.
Discover Robertsfors
Robertsfors is a quiet community in the beautiful Västerbotten province. It is known for its history related to iron production. The town is surrounded by nature, typical of northern Sweden.
A Look Back: How Robertsfors Started
The story of Robertsfors began in the 1700s. Robert Finlay and John Jennings chose this spot to build their ironworks. They picked this area because it had good resources. These included forests for charcoal and rivers for power. The ironworks became very important for the local economy. It helped the community grow and develop over many years.
Famous Faces from Robertsfors
Even though Robertsfors is a small town, some well-known people come from here. Many of them are musicians!
- Maria Andersson is a musician. She is a member of the band Sahara Hotnights.
- Josephine Forsman is also a musician. She plays in Sahara Hotnights and Casablanca.
- Jennie Asplund is another musician from the band Sahara Hotnights.
- Johanna Asplund is also a musician in Sahara Hotnights.
- Frida Hyvönen is a talented musician and singer.
- Jennifer Granholm is a politician in the United States. Her family came from Robertsfors. Her great-grandfather was even a mayor in the town!
