Olofström

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Olofström
Olofström Church
Coat of arms of Olofström
Coat of arms
Olofström is located in Sweden
Olofström
Olofström
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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

See also

References

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