Karlsborg
| Karlsborg | |
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The garrison church in Karlsborg (9 June 2006) | |
  Karlsborg | |
| Coordinates: 58°32′N 14°31′E / 58.533°N 14.517°ECoordinates: 58°32′N 14°31′E / 58.533°N 14.517°E | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Västergötland |
| County | Västra Götaland County |
| Municipality | Karlsborg Municipality |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 5.40 km2 (2.08 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,551 |
| • Density | 657/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
For the locality in Kalix Municipality, see Karlsborg, Kalix Municipality.
Karlsborg is a locality and the seat of Karlsborg Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 3,551 inhabitants in 2010.[1] This garrison town lies at the shore of lake Vättern in Västergötland.
History
The town of Karlsborg was established and grew due to the construction of Karlsborg Fortress, during the 19th century. According to the principles of a central defense, the fortress was designated as the reserve capital of Sweden in the event of war.
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- 1 2 3 "Tätorternas landareal, folkmängd och invånare per km2 2005 och 2010" (in Swedish). Statistics Sweden. 14 December 2011. Archived from the original on 10 January 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
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