Vartofta facts for kids
Vartofta is a small place in Sweden. It's located in the Västra Götaland County, which is a region in the western part of the country. Vartofta is also part of the Falköping Municipality. In 2010, about 540 people lived there.
Quick facts for kids
Vartofta
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 Vartofta
Location in Västra Götaland
Vartofta
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Västergötland |
| County | Västra Götaland County |
| Municipality | Falköping Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 km2 (0.24 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 540 |
| • Density | 864/km2 (2,240/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Climate | Dfb |
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Vartofta: A Place in Sweden
Vartofta is a small community. It is known as a "locality" in Sweden, which means it's a defined urban area. It is found in the Västra Götaland County, which is one of Sweden's 21 counties. Think of a county like a large region or state.
Where is Vartofta Located?
Vartofta is specifically located within the Falköping Municipality. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a city or town council area. It helps manage local services for the people living there.
How Many People Live in Vartofta?
According to information from 2010, Vartofta had 540 residents. This number tells us how many people called Vartofta home at that time.
Vartofta's Historical Past
Vartofta has a connection to an older way Sweden was organized. In the past, there were areas called "hundreds."
What Was a Hundred?
A "hundred" (or härad in Swedish) was a type of old administrative area in Sweden. It was used for things like justice and local government. It was a way to divide up the land and its people.
Vartofta Hundred's Location
The historical area known as Vartofta Hundred was split between two traditional Swedish provinces: Småland and Västergötland. These provinces are older geographical regions of Sweden.
