Grebbestad

Grebbestad (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈɡrɛ̂bːɛsta(d)]) is a locality situated in Tanum Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. As of 2010, there were 1,401 inhabitants, though this number can increase by as much as ten-fold during the summer. The town is also the harbour where the majority of Norway lobster (in Swedish havskräfta) are landed, as well as oysters.

Grebbestad
Locality
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Grebbestad
Grebbestad
Coordinates: 58°42′N 11°15′E
CountrySweden
ProvinceBohuslän
CountyVästra Götaland County
MunicipalityTanum Municipality
Area
  Total1.20 km2 (0.46 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
  Total1,401
  Density1,164/km2 (3,010/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
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