Gamleby
Gamleby is the second largest locality situated in Västervik Municipality, Kalmar County, Sweden with 2,775 inhabitants in 2010. It is situated about 20 km north-west of Västervik, in the area known as Tjust.
Gamleby | |
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Gamleby Gamleby | |
| Coordinates: 57°53′N 16°23′E | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Småland |
| County | Kalmar County |
| Municipality | Västervik Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.18 km2 (1.23 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2010) | |
| • Total | 2,775 |
| • Density | 873/km2 (2,260/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Gamleby (which means "old village") was the original location of the town Västervik, first mentioned in 1275 (as Västervik). In 1433 Västervik moved to its present place, but a small settlement remained here.
The bandy and football club Tjust IF has its home in Gamleby.
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