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Ursviken
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 Ursviken
Location in Västerbotten
Ursviken
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Västerbotten |
| County | Västerbotten County |
| Municipality | Skellefteå Municipality |
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| • Total | 3.72 km2 (1.44 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 3,977 |
| • Density | 1,070/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Ursviken (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈʉ̂ːʂˌviːkɛn]) is a small community in Sweden. It is located in Skellefteå Municipality, which is part of Västerbotten County. In 2010, about 3,977 people lived there. Ursviken is known as a "locality" in Sweden.
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Ursviken: A Swedish Locality
Ursviken is a type of place called a "locality" in Sweden. This means it is an urban area with a certain number of people living close together. It is not a city or a town, but it is bigger than a small village.
Where is Ursviken Located?
Ursviken is found in the northern part of Sweden. It is in Västerbotten County, which is a large area in the country. The community is also part of Skellefteå Municipality. A municipality is like a local government area.
Ursviken is located near the coast. Its exact coordinates are 64 degrees north and 21 degrees east. This means it is quite far north on the globe.
People and Area
As of December 31, 2010, Ursviken had a population of 3,977 people. This number tells us how many residents lived there at that time. The area of Ursviken is about 3.72 square kilometers.
To understand how many people live in a small space, we can look at the population density. Ursviken has about 1,070 people per square kilometer. This means it is a fairly busy place for its size.
Time in Ursviken
Like most of Europe, Ursviken uses Central European Time (CET). This is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1). During the summer months, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST). This moves the clocks forward by another hour, making it UTC+2.
A Glimpse into History
While we don't have many details, we know Ursviken has a history. An old painting from 1868 shows some of its buildings. This painting was made by an artist named Fritz von Dardel. It gives us an idea of what Ursviken looked like over 150 years ago.
