Storfors facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Storfors
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Urban settlement
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Storfors Church
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 Storfors
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Värmland |
| County | Värmland County |
| Municipality | Storfors Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.87 km2 (1.11 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 2,337 |
| • Density | 815/km2 (2,110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Storfors is a small town, also called a locality, in Sweden. It is located in Värmland County. Storfors is also the main town, or "seat," of Storfors Municipality.
In 2010, about 2,337 people lived in Storfors. It is a quiet place known for its special industries.
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What Storfors Makes
Storfors is famous for making very strong, thick pipes. These are called "heavy wall pipes."
How Pipes Are Used
These special pipes are used in big projects. They help move important things like oil, natural gas, and chemicals. These materials are used to make many products we use every day.
The Pipe Factory
The factory in Storfors can make pipes from very thick metal plates. These plates can be up to 35 millimeters thick. The pipes themselves can be different sizes. They range from about 14 centimeters to over 1.6 meters wide.
Education in Storfors
Storfors Municipality is also home to a well-known school. This school is called Lundsbergs boarding school.
What is a Boarding School?
A boarding school is a special type of school. Students live at the school during the school year. They study, eat, and sleep there. It is like a school and a home all in one place.
