Olofström
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Olofström | ||
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Olofström Church | ||
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Country | Sweden | |
Province | Blekinge | |
County | Blekinge County | |
Municipality | Olofström Municipality | |
Area[1] | ||
• Total | 7.04 km2 (2.72 sq mi) | |
Population (31 December 2010)[1] | ||
• Total | 7,327 | |
• Density | 1,040/km2 (2,700/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Olofström, earlier Holje by, is a locality and the seat of Olofström Municipality in Blekinge County, Sweden with 7,327 inhabitants in 2010.[1]
The increased use of cars in the 1950s and 60s was the great boost for the municipality. Today the car industry, dominated by Volvo Cars, is the largest employer in Olofström.
Education
The gymnasium accommodates one of the few orienteering schools in Sweden, as well as the only archery school in Sweden.
Natives from Olofström
- Jan Gunnarsson - (born May 30, 1962), professional tennis player
- Magnus Larsson - another famous, professional tennis player
See also
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