Sunnansjö facts for kids
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Sunnansjö
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 Sunnansjö
Location in Dalarna
Sunnansjö
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Dalarna |
| County | Dalarna County |
| Municipality | Ludvika Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 km2 (0.60 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 560 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Sunnansjö is a small town, also called a "locality," found in Sweden. It's located in the Dalarna County region, specifically within the Ludvika Municipality. In 2010, about 560 people lived in Sunnansjö. It's known for being a peaceful place in a scenic part of Sweden.
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About Sunnansjö
Sunnansjö is a charming locality in central Sweden. It covers an area of about 1.55 square kilometers. This means it's a relatively small community.
Where is Sunnansjö?
Sunnansjö is located in the beautiful Dalarna County. This county is known for its forests, lakes, and traditional Swedish culture. Sunnansjö is also part of Ludvika Municipality, which is a local government area.
The town is situated at coordinates 60 degrees 13 minutes North and 14 degrees 57 minutes East. This helps pinpoint its exact location on a map.
Population and Time
As of December 31, 2010, Sunnansjö had a population of 560 people. This means there were about 360 people living in each square kilometer of the town.
Sunnansjö follows Central European Time (CET), which is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1). During the summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is two hours ahead of UTC (UTC+2).
Famous People from Sunnansjö
Even small towns can be home to important people! Sunnansjö is known as the birthplace of a very special doctor.
Viking Björk
- Viking Björk (1918-2008) was born in Sunnansjö. He became a famous cardiac surgeon. A cardiac surgeon is a doctor who performs operations on the heart. Dr. Björk was known for his important work in heart surgery.
