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Tvååker
Tvååker is located in Sweden Halland
Tvååker
Tvååker
Location in Sweden Halland
Tvååker is located in Sweden
Tvååker
Tvååker
Location in Sweden
Country Sweden
Province Halland
County Halland County
Municipality Varberg Municipality
Area
 • Total 2.23 km2 (0.86 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
 • Total 2,534
 • Density 1,134/km2 (2,940/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Tvååker is a town in Sweden. It's the second biggest town in Varberg Municipality, which is part of Halland County. In 2010, about 2,534 people lived there. You can find Tvååker about 15 kilometers (about 9 miles) south-east of the city of Varberg.

What's in a Name?

The name Tvååker might sound like it means "two fields" or "two acres." However, its real meaning is a bit different. The name actually comes from an older name, Toaker, which was used in 1198.

Experts believe the word to in Toaker means flax. Flax is a plant used to make linen fabric. So, Tvååker likely means "flax field."

Learning in Tvååker

Tvååker has good schools for young people. The town has a school for younger students called Bosgårdsskolan. This is a lower secondary school.

There is also a special high school called Munkagårdsgymnasiet. This school focuses on practical skills. Students can learn about caring for animals, farming, working in forests, and designing landscapes.

Sports and Teams

Tvååker is home to several sports teams. Many people in the town enjoy playing and watching sports.

Football Teams

The main football team is called Tvååkers IF. It was started in 1920. The men's team has played as high as the 2nd league, which is a good level for football in Sweden.

There is also a women's football team. This team is a joint effort with the nearby town of Galtabäck. They play in the 5th league.

Floorball Teams

Floorball is a fast-paced sport similar to hockey, played indoors. The town's floorball team is Tvååkers IBK. It was formed in 1986. This team was very successful in the early 1990s. They even played in the top league for two seasons.

Other Sports Clubs

Another sports club in Tvååker is:

  • Galtabäcks BK

Famous People from Tvååker

Some well-known people have come from Tvååker. They have made a name for themselves in different fields.

  • Sven Nylander
  • Svante Grände
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