Karlsborg

Karlsborg
Karlsborg
Coordinates:
Country Sweden
Province Västergötland
County Västra Götaland County
Municipality Karlsborg Municipality
Area[1]
 • Total 5.38 km2 (2.1 sq mi)
Population (2005-12-31)[1]
 • Total 3,574
 • Density 665/km2 (1,722.3/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Karlsborg is a locality and the seat of Karlsborg Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 3,574 inhabitants in 2005.[1] This garrison town lies at the shore of lake Vättern in Västergötland.

History

The town of Karlsborg was established and grew due to the construction of Karlsborg Fortress, during the 19th century. According to the principles of a central defense, the fortress was designated as the reserve capital of Sweden in the event of war.

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