Stensele facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stensele
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Stensele Church
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 Stensele
Location in Västerbotten
Stensele
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Lapland |
| County | Västerbotten County |
| Municipality | Storuman Municipality |
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| • Total | 1.25 km2 (0.48 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 546 |
| • Density | 437/km2 (1,130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Stensele is a small town in Sweden. It is located in Storuman Municipality in Västerbotten County. In 2010, about 546 people lived there.
Stensele is very close to Storuman, which is the main town of the municipality. One special thing about Stensele is that it has the largest wooden church in all of Sweden!
Discover the History of Stensele
Stensele started as a village connected to a church area, called a parish. It became part of a larger rural area in 1862. This was due to a big change in how towns were governed in Sweden.
Later, on April 30, 1937, Stensele became its own "municipal community." This meant it had its own local government. However, this special status ended in 1964.
Since 1971, Stensele has been part of the Storuman Municipality. This means it is now governed by the same local council as other towns in that area.
Stensele's Climate: What's the Weather Like?
Stensele has a cool climate, typical for northern Sweden. Winters are long and cold, while summers are mild.
The coldest month is usually January, with average temperatures well below freezing. The warmest month is July, when temperatures are much more comfortable. Stensele gets a fair amount of rain, especially during the summer months.
