Veddige facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Veddige
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Photo of Veddige kyrka
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 Veddige
Location in Sweden Halland
Veddige
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Halland |
| County | Halland County |
| Municipality | Varberg Municipality |
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| • Total | 1.77 km2 (0.68 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 2,045 |
| • Density | 1,156/km2 (2,990/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Veddige is a cool place in Sweden. It's a small town located in Varberg Municipality, which is in Halland County. In 2010, about 2,045 people lived there. Veddige is close to the Viskan river, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the bigger town of Varberg.
Discovering Veddige: A Swedish Locality
Veddige is known for its large church. This impressive building was built in the 1800s. It stands out in the town's landscape.
The Name of Veddige
The name "Veddige" comes from its old parish. A parish is like a local church area. The oldest names for this area were "Wighöger" in 1347, "in Wyghöghä" in 1378, and "Widhöya" in 1418. These names show how the town's name has changed over many years.
Sports in Veddige: The Veddige Vipers
Veddige has its own local sports team. They are called the Veddige Vipers. This team plays ice hockey. The Veddige Vipers compete in Division 3 of the Swedish League. This means they are part of a national competition.
