Koskullskulle
| Koskullskulle | |
|---|---|
  Koskullskulle | |
| Coordinates: 67°12′N 20°50′E / 67.200°N 20.833°ECoordinates: 67°12′N 20°50′E / 67.200°N 20.833°E | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Lapland |
| County | Norrbotten County |
| Municipality | Gällivare Municipality |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 2.78 km2 (1.07 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 874 |
| • Density | 314/km2 (810/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Koskullskulle is a locality situated in Gällivare Municipality, Norrbotten County, Sweden with 874 inhabitants in 2010.[1]
It was founded in 1898 when iron ore was discovered. The village got its name from Georg Adolf Koskull who was governor of Norrbotten County 1816-1821.
The iron ore mine situated north of the village is called the Vitåfors mine.
References
- 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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