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'''Björklinge''' is a [[Urban areas in Sweden|locality]] situated in [[Uppsala Municipality]], [[Uppsala County]], [[Sweden]] with 3,186 inhabitants in 2005.<ref name="scb" /> The name, written as ''Birklinge'', was used for the parish as early as 1314, and [[Viking]] graves have been found in the area. |
'''Björklinge''' is a [[Urban areas in Sweden|locality]] situated in [[Uppsala Municipality]], [[Uppsala County]], [[Sweden]] with 3,186 inhabitants in 2005.<ref name="scb" /> The name, written as ''Birklinge'', was used for the parish as early as 1314, and [[Viking]] graves have been found in the area. |
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Björklinge is situated on a glacial ridge next to lake Långsjön. [[European route E4]] passed through the village until the new motorway east of Björklinge was opened for traffic on |
Björklinge is situated on a glacial ridge next to lake Långsjön. [[European route E4]] passed through the village until the new motorway east of Björklinge was opened for traffic on October 17, 2007. |
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Björklinge church, which was first built in the early 14th century and re-built in the 17th century, is in the centre of the village. |
Björklinge church, which was first built in the early 14th century and re-built in the 17th century, is in the centre of the village. |
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Revision as of 01:22, 20 December 2009
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Uppland |
| County | Uppsala County |
| Municipality | Uppsala Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.73 km2 (1.05 sq mi) |
| Population (2005-12-31)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,186 |
| • Density | 1,169/km2 (3,030/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Björklinge is a locality situated in Uppsala Municipality, Uppsala County, Sweden with 3,186 inhabitants in 2005.[1] The name, written as Birklinge, was used for the parish as early as 1314, and Viking graves have been found in the area.
Björklinge is situated on a glacial ridge next to lake Långsjön. European route E4 passed through the village until the new motorway east of Björklinge was opened for traffic on October 17, 2007.
Björklinge church, which was first built in the early 14th century and re-built in the 17th century, is in the centre of the village.
The spelman Anders Ljungqvist, called "Gås-Anders" (Anders of the geese), lived in Björklinge most of his life. There is a statue of him, created by the artist Bror Hjorth, standing next to the church. Bror Hjorth had a summer cottage by Långsjön.
References
- ^ a b c "Tätorternas landareal, folkmängd och invånare per km2 2000 och 2005" (xls) (in Swedish). Statistics Sweden. Retrieved 2009-05-09.
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