Gamleby
Place in Småland, Sweden / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gamleby is the second largest locality situated in Västervik Municipality, Kalmar County, Sweden with 2,775 inhabitants in 2010.[1] It is situated about 20 km north-west of Västervik, in the area known as Tjust.
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Gamleby | |
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Coordinates: 57°53′N 16°23′E | |
Country | Sweden |
Province | Småland |
County | Kalmar County |
Municipality | Västervik Municipality |
Area | |
• Total | 3.18 km2 (1.23 sq mi) |
Population (31 December 2010)[1] | |
• Total | 2,775 |
• Density | 873/km2 (2,260/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
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Gamleby (which means "old village") was the original location of the town Västervik, first mentioned in 1275 (as Västervik). In 1433 Västervik moved to its present place, but a small settlement remained here.
The bandy and football club Tjust IF has its home in Gamleby.