Ramsele
| Ramsele | |
|---|---|
  Ramsele | |
| Coordinates: 63°32′N 16°28′E / 63.533°N 16.467°ECoordinates: 63°32′N 16°28′E / 63.533°N 16.467°E | |
| 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. Since the 1960s, the population has decreased from 1563 to 968.[1] It is situated by the river Faxälven about 70 km north-west of Sollefteå. The oldest known name of the town is "Rannasild", according to a local book about the area. Later it was known as Hrafnasil, a name which probably originated from Old Norse, and literally meant 'Calm water of ravens'. The oldest evidence of settlement is a church from the late 13th century.
References
- 1 2 3 "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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