Färingsö

Färingsö
Svartsjölandet
Island
Country Sweden
County Stockholm
Municipality Ekerö
Location Mälaren
 - coordinates SE 59°23′N 17°38′E / 59.383°N 17.633°E / 59.383; 17.633Coordinates: SE 59°23′N 17°38′E / 59.383°N 17.633°E / 59.383; 17.633
Area 82.02 km2 (32 sq mi) [1]
Färingsö in dark red, just west of Stockholm.

Färingsö or Svartsjölandet is an island in Sweden's Lake Mälaren. It covers an area of 79 km². The island is a part of Ekerö Municipality. The largest village on the island is Stenhamra. The island is also named after the village of Svartsjö.

References

  1. "Statistisk årsbok 2011" (in Swedish). Statistics Sweden. p. 12. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 July 2011. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
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