Ramsele

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Ramsele
Ramsele
Coordinates: 63°32′N 16°28′E / 63.533°N 16.467°E / 63.533; 16.467Coordinates: 63°32′N 16°28′E / 63.533°N 16.467°E / 63.533; 16.467
Country Sweden
Province Ångermanland
County Västernorrland County
Municipality Sollefteå Municipality
Area[1]
  Total 1.97 km2 (0.76 sq mi)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
  Total 968
  Density 492/km2 (1,270/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Ramsele is a locality situated in Sollefteå Municipality, Västernorrland County, Sweden with 968 inhabitants in 2010.[1] It is situated by the river Faxälven about 70 km north-west of Sollefteå. The oldest known name is "Rannasild", according to a local book about the area. Later it was known as Hrafnasil, probably originated from Old Norse, literally meaning 'Calm water of ravens'. The oldest evidence of settlement is a church from late 13th century.

References

  1. 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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