Hemse
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For other uses, see Hemse (disambiguation).
Hemse is a locality situated on the Swedish island of Gotland with 1,700 inhabitants in 2014.[2] It is the second largest locality (after Visby) on the island. Hemse is the main center of population in the southern part of the island, and it is known for its markets.[3]
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Hemse | |
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Coordinates: 57°14′N 18°22′E | |
Country | Sweden |
Province | Gotland |
County | Gotland County |
Municipality | Gotland Municipality |
Area | |
• Total | 2.11 km2 (0.81 sq mi) |
Population (31 December 2014)[2] | |
• Total | 1,700 |
• Density | 814/km2 (2,110/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Website | www |
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Hemse is also the name of the larger populated area, socken (not to be confused with parish).[4] It comprises the same area as the administrative Hemse District, established on 1 January 2016.[5]