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Avesta, Sweden
urban area in Avesta Municipality, Sweden / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Avesta is an urban area in the county of Dalarna in Sweden. It is the seat of Avesta Municipality.
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Avesta | |
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![]() Avesta in October 2010 | |
Coordinates: 60°08′44″N 16°10′06″E | |
Country | Sweden |
Province | Dalarna |
County | Dalarna County |
Municipality | Avesta Municipality |
Area | |
• Total | 13.91 km2 (5.37 sq mi) |
Elevation | 89 m (292 ft) |
Population (31 December 2010)[1] | |
• Total | 14,506 |
• Density | 1,043/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 774 xx |
Area code | (+46) 226 |
Website | Official website |
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