Morgongåva
| Morgongåva | |
|---|---|
  Morgongåva | |
| Coordinates: 59°56′N 16°57′E / 59.933°N 16.950°ECoordinates: 59°56′N 16°57′E / 59.933°N 16.950°E | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Uppland |
| County | Uppsala County |
| Municipality | Heby Municipality |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1.59 km2 (0.61 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,409 |
| • Density | 886/km2 (2,290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Morgongåva is a locality situated in Heby Municipality, Uppsala County, Sweden with 1,409 inhabitants in 2010.[1]
Town name
Town name - as the oldest known name for a cottage from 1667 containing the word "Morgongåva" (Translated: "Wedding gift" or "Morning gift"). The reason that the cottage was called so is not entirely clear, but according to some, the name choice about a love triangle. During the 17th century, Patron of Molnebo, just outside Morgongåva an affair with one of their maids. She became pregnant and the cartridge was afraid that his wife would find out relationship. He "bought" one of the farmhands who would provide for the girl and the next child, and when the maid servant and married, they were a cottage wedding gift, "morning gift", hence the name. Quote from Heby Municipality: "Morgongåva is the extension of the name of a recent two croft called so. The origin of the name is claimed to be a gift from a bride lord of the manor here for a maid. "
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Tätorternas landareal, folkmängd och invånare per km2 2005 och 2010" (in Swedish). Statistics Sweden. 14 December 2011. Archived from the original on 10 January 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
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