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Vrigstad
Vrigstad is located in Jönköping
Vrigstad
Vrigstad
Location in Jönköping
Vrigstad is located in Sweden
Vrigstad
Vrigstad
Location in Sweden
Country Sweden
Province Småland
County Jönköping County
Municipality Sävsjö Municipality
Area
 • Total 1.97 km2 (0.76 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
 • Total 1,421
 • Density 720/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Vrigstad is a small town, also known as a "locality," in Sweden. It is located in a beautiful area called Jönköping County. This town is part of Sävsjö Municipality. In 2010, about 1,421 people called Vrigstad home.

Welcome to Vrigstad!

Vrigstad is a charming locality in the country of Sweden. A "locality" is like a town or a small urban area. It is a place where people live and work. Vrigstad is known for being a peaceful community.

Finding Vrigstad on the Map

Vrigstad is located in the southern part of Sweden. It is specifically found within Jönköping County. This county is one of the many regions that make up Sweden. Vrigstad is also part of a smaller area called Sävsjö Municipality. A municipality is like a local government area. It helps manage services for the people living there.

Vrigstad is also in the historic province of Småland. Provinces are older divisions of Sweden. They often have unique traditions. The town's exact spot on the map is 57 degrees North and 14 degrees East.

People and Size

In 2010, the population of Vrigstad was 1,421 people. This means that over one thousand people lived in the town. The total area of Vrigstad is about 1.97 square kilometers. To help you imagine, that's less than 2 square kilometers. This makes it a relatively small town.

The population density tells us how many people live in each square kilometer. In Vrigstad, there were about 720 people for every square kilometer. This shows it is a fairly close-knit community.

What Time Is It in Vrigstad?

Vrigstad uses Central European Time (CET). This means it is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1). During the summer months, Vrigstad switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST). This makes it two hours ahead of UTC (UTC+2). This change helps people enjoy longer daylight evenings.

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