Karlsborg

Karlsborg is a locality an the seat o Karlsborg Municipality, Västra Götaland Coonty, Swaden. It haed 3,551 inhabitants in 2010.[1] This garrison toun lees at the shore o lake Vättern in Västergötland.

Karlsborg
Karlsborg is located in Sweden
Karlsborg
Karlsborg
Coordinates: 58°32′N 14°31′E / 58.533°N 14.517°E / 58.533; 14.517
KintraSwaden
ProvinceVästergötland
CoontyVästra Götaland Coonty
MunicipalityKarlsborg Municipality
Area
 • Total5.40 km2 (2.08 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[1]
 • Total3,551
 • Density657/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

History

The town o Karlsborg wis established an grew due tae the construction o Karlsborg Fortress, durin the 19t century. Accordin tae the principles o a central defence, the fortress wis designatit as the reserve caipital o Swaden in the event o war.

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