| Gamleby | |
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Gamleby
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Småland |
| County | Kalmar County |
| Municipality | Västervik Municipality |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 3.22 km2 (1.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2005-12-31)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,805 |
| • Density | 872/km2 (2,258.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Gamleby is the second largest locality situated in Västervik Municipality, Kalmar County, Sweden with 2,805 inhabitants in 2005.[1] It is situated about 20 km north-west of Västervik.
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.
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