Torekov facts for kids
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Torekov
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Coast of Torekov, facing West
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 Torekov
Location in Skåne
Torekov
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Skåne |
| County | Skåne County |
| Municipality | Båstad Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.78 km2 (0.69 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 863 |
| • Density | 485/km2 (1,260/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Torekov is a charming small town located in Båstad Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden. In 2010, about 863 people lived there. It started as a fishing village and is still known for its fishing. Today, Torekov is also a very popular place for people to visit during the summer.
In August 1971, an important meeting happened in Torekov. During this meeting, a big decision was made about the king of Sweden. It was decided that the king would keep his important symbolic role but would no longer have real political power. This agreement is known as the "Torekov Compromise".
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The Name of Torekov
Have you ever wondered how Torekov got its name? There are two main ideas.
An Old Legend
One old story says the town is named after a girl called Thora. She was sadly drowned by her stepmother. Her body was later found on the shore of Torekov. A blind man buried her, and after he did, he could see again! Because of this miracle, Thora became known as Saint Thora.
A Simpler Explanation
However, there's also a more straightforward explanation for the name. It comes from two old words. The first word, thora, means "height." The second word, kove, means "cabin" or "hut." So, Torekov could simply mean "cabin on the height."
How Many People Live in Torekov?
The number of people living in Torekov has changed over the years. In 1960, there were 531 residents. The population went down a little in the early 1970s. But then, it started to grow! By 1995, over 1,000 people lived in Torekov. After that, the population slowly decreased again. In 2010, there were 863 people living there.
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