Stenungsund facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stenungsund, Sweden
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Stenungsund guest harbour in August 2010
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 Stenungsund
Location in Västra Götaland
Stenungsund
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Bohuslän |
| County | Västra Götaland County |
| Municipality | Stenungsund Municipality |
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| • Total | 11.12 km2 (4.29 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 9,987 |
| • Density | 898/km2 (2,330/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Stenungsund is a town located in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It is the main town of Stenungsund Municipality. In 2010, about 9,987 people lived here. Stenungsund is known for its beautiful coastal views and a mix of nature and industry.
Discover Stenungsund!
Stenungsund used to be a quiet place perfect for swimming and holidays on Sweden's west coast. A famous landmark here is the Tjörn Bridge. This bridge connects the mainland to the island of Tjörn.
Stenungsund is also home to many different businesses and industries. There are over 2,000 registered businesses in the area.
Every year, a big sailing race called Tjörn Runt starts in Stenungsund. Sailors from all over come to compete in this exciting long-distance event.
In 2006, archaeologists made an interesting discovery in Stenungsund. They found burial sites from the Roman Iron Age, which was about 1,800 to 2,000 years ago. What made this find special was the unusual presence of Roman pottery pieces.
Stenungsund was also the host city for the Tug-of-War championship in 2008.
A Look Back: Stenungsund's History
Stenungsund is a very important center for the chemical industry in Sweden. It produces basic chemicals and materials used to make plastic.
The name Stenungsund comes from an old village called "Stenunge." This village was located where the center of Stenungsund is today. Historians believe the name "Stenunge" meant "the village at the foot of the mountain." Over time, the village had a few different names, like Staenungum and Steffningsbyn, before it became Stännung.
On September 23, 2023, a quick clay landslide happened near the E6 highway. This event caused damage to the motorway, a local road, a fuel station, and a fast-food restaurant. A shop selling wood and building materials also lost its access to the road network. After nine months of hard work, the E6 motorway was repaired and reopened on July 5, 2024.
Get Active: Sports in Stenungsund
Stenungsund has several sports clubs where you can get active and play different sports. Here are some of them:
- Stenungsunds IF
- Stenungsunds FC
- Stenungsunds IBK
- Stenungsund HF
