Ramsele

Ramsele
Ramsele
Coordinates:
Country Sweden
Province Ångermanland
County Västernorrland County
Municipality Sollefteå Municipality
Area[1]
 • Total 1.98 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Population (2005-12-31)[1]
 • Total 964
 • Density 487/km2 (1,261.3/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Ramsele is a locality situated in Sollefteå Municipality, Västernorrland County, Sweden with 964 inhabitants in 2005.[1] It is situated by the river Faxälven about 70 km north-west of Sollefteå. The name probably originates from Old Norse Hrafnasil, literally meaning 'Calm water of ravens'. The oldest evidence of settlement is a church from late 13th century.

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