Stenstorp facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stenstorp
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 Stenstorp
Location in Västra Götaland
Stenstorp
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Västergötland |
| County | Västra Götaland County |
| Municipality | Falköping Municipality |
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| • Total | 1.66 km2 (0.64 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 1,668 |
| • Density | 1,005/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Climate | Dfb |
Stenstorp is a small town, also called a locality, located in Falköping Municipality. This area is part of Västra Götaland County in Sweden. In 2010, about 1,668 people lived there.
Stenstorp's Railway History
Stenstorp is an important stop on the Western Main Line. This is a major railway line in Sweden. Regional trains from big cities like Gothenburg and Jönköping stop here.
Travel Times to Nearby Cities
It takes only about 10 minutes to travel by train from Stenstorp to Falköping in the south. It also takes around 10 minutes to reach Skövde to the north. This makes Stenstorp well-connected.
A Historic Railway Hub
From the 1870s to the 1960s, Stenstorp was a busy railway junction. This means it was a place where different train lines met. Two special narrow-gauge railways connected here. One went west to Lidköping, and the other went east to Hjo. These smaller lines connected to the main state-owned Western Main Line.
