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Östra Karup
Östra Karup Church
Östra Karup Church
Östra Karup is located in Skåne
Östra Karup
Östra Karup
Location in Skåne
Östra Karup is located in Sweden
Östra Karup
Östra Karup
Location in Sweden
Country Sweden
Province Halland
County Skåne County
Municipality Båstad Municipality
Area
 • Total 0.85 km2 (0.33 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
 • Total 594
 • Density 697/km2 (1,810/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Östra Karup is a small community, often called a "locality," found in Sweden. It is located in the Båstad Municipality within Skåne County. In 2010, about 594 people lived there.

Discovering Östra Karup

Östra Karup is a charming place in the southern part of Sweden. It's known as a "locality," which means it's a small urban area. Think of it as a village or a small town.

Where is Östra Karup Located?

Östra Karup is situated in Skåne County, which is one of the southernmost counties in Sweden. It's also part of the Båstad Municipality. This municipality is famous for its beautiful coastal areas and summer activities.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It's responsible for things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there. Båstad Municipality takes care of Östra Karup.

How Many People Live in Östra Karup?

According to records from 2010, the population of Östra Karup was 594 people. This makes it a relatively small community. The number of people living in a place helps us understand its size and how busy it might be.

What is Population Density?

Population density tells us how many people live in each square kilometer. In Östra Karup, the density was about 697 people per square kilometer. This means it's not too crowded, but there are still enough people to form a lively community.

Time Zone Information

Östra Karup follows the Central European Time (CET) zone. This means it's one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1). During the summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is two hours ahead of UTC (UTC+2). This change helps make the most of daylight hours.

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