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Borås
urban area in Borås Municipality, Sweden / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Borås is a town in the county of Västra Götaland in Sweden. It is the seat of Borås Municipality.
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Borås | |
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![]() Borås | |
Nickname: Textiletown | |
Coordinates: 57°43′16″N 12°56′25″E | |
Country | Sweden |
Province | Västergötland |
County | Västra Götaland County |
Municipality | Borås Municipality |
Founded | 1621 |
Area | |
• Total | 31.40 km2 (12.12 sq mi) |
Elevation | 143 m (469 ft) |
Population (31 December 2010)[1] | |
• Total | 66,273 |
• Density | 2,111/km2 (5,470/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 501 xx |
Area code | (+46) 33 |
Website | Official website |
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