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Strömsund

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Strömsund is located in Jämtland
Strömsund
Strömsund
Location in Jämtland
Strömsund is located in Sweden
Strömsund
Strömsund
Location in Sweden
Country Sweden
Province Jämtland
County Jämtland County
Municipality Strömsund Municipality
Area
 • Total 3.63 km2 (1.40 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
 • Total 3,589
 • Density 990/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Strömsund (pronounced like "strom-SOOND") is a small town in Sweden. It is located in Jämtland County. In 2010, about 3,589 people lived there. Strömsund is the main town of Strömsund Municipality.

History of Strömsund

Strömsund has many interesting old buildings. The local church, called Ströms kyrka, opened in 1847. It is a beautiful and historic place.

Important Buildings

The Grand Hotel was built in 1909. It is one of the town's older hotels. The Court House, or Tingshuset, opened in 1911. A famous architect named Frans Bertil Wallberg designed it.

The Strömsund railway station was built in 1913. It connects the town to the larger railway network. The Strömsund Bridge (Strömsundsbron) opened in 1956. This special bridge carries the E45 road over the Ströms vattudal river. The Municipal Building, Strömsunds kommunalhus, was designed in 1958.

Strömsund in Movies

Strömsund is famous for being shown in a Swedish movie. The 1974 film Dunderklumpen! featured the town. Per Åhlin directed this movie.

Sports Teams

Strömsund has a few local sports clubs. These clubs help people stay active and play together.

  • IFK Strömsund
  • IBK Strömsund

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Strömsund para niños

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