Timrå Municipality
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| Timrå kommun | |
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| County | Västernorrland County |
| Province | Medelpad |
| Seat | Timrå |
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| Area • Total area • Land area |
128th of 290 788 km² |
| Population • Total |
130th of 290 17.790 (2006) inhabitants |
| Density • Total |
22.6 inhabitants/km² |
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| Population as of 2005 | |
Timrå Municipality (Timrå kommun) is a municipality in northern Sweden. The town of Timrå is the municipal seat.
The rural municipality Timrå was made a market town (köping) in 1947. The present municiplity was created in 1971 when Timrå was amalgamated with Hässjö.
[edit] Localities
- Bergeforsen
- Stavreviken
- Söråker
- Timrå (seat)
[edit] Geography
Timrå is located in a terrain of forest and hills. Traditionally the industry has been dominated by forestry. The timber was transported through the rivers and streams to their destination, most often to sawmills. In tribute to this, the city arms depicts trees and water.
[edit] External links
- Timrå - Official site
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