Hjärtum

Hjärtum is a locality situated in Lilla Edet Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 367 inhabitants in 2010.[1]

Hjärtum
Hjärtum is located in Västra Götaland
Hjärtum
Hjärtum
Hjärtum is located in Sweden
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Hjärtum
Coordinates: 58°08′N 12°08′E
CountrySweden
ProvinceBohuslän
CountyVästra Götaland County
MunicipalityLilla Edet Municipality
Area
  Total0.49 km2 (0.19 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[1]
  Total367
  Density754/km2 (1,950/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

It is situated on the western side of the Göta älv, a main river on the west coast of Sweden. The name Hjärtum originates from the words "hjort" (deer) and "hem" (home), meaning "home of the deers" and was first written down in the 13th century. From the same century is the oldest parts of the church, from which a great view of the river valley can be seen.

Hjärtum parish reaches from Ström, opposite of Lilla Edet, in the south, to Åkerström in the north and had 3202 residents 2004.

References

  1. "Tätorternas landareal, folkmängd och invånare per km2 2005 och 2010" (in Swedish). Statistics Sweden. 14 December 2011. Archived from the original on 27 January 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2012.



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