Hammerdal (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈhâmːɛˌɖɑːl])[2] is a locality in Strömsund Municipality, Jämtland County, Sweden. It had 974 inhabitants in 2010.[1] It is historically associated with Hammond, Louisiana, USA, by way of a Swedish immigrant who founded the Louisiana city.
Hammerdal | |
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  Hammerdal  Hammerdal | |
| Coordinates: 63°35′N 15°21′E / 63.583°N 15.350°E | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Jämtland |
| County | Jämtland County |
| Municipality | Strömsund Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.29 km2 (0.88 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 974 |
| • Density | 425/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |