Anderstorp
Locality in Gislaved, Jönköping County, Sweden
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Anderstorp (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈânːdɛʂˌtɔrp])[2] is a locality situated in Gislaved Municipality, Jönköping County, Sweden with 4,965 inhabitants in 2010.[1]
Anderstorp | |
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April 2009 aerial photograph of Anderstorp Church. | |
  Anderstorp Location within Jönköping  Anderstorp Location within Sweden | |
| Coordinates: 57°17′N 13°38′E | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Småland |
| County | Jönköping County |
| Municipality | Gislaved Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.61 km2 (2.17 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | |
• Total | 4,965 |
| • Density | 884/km2 (2,290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Climate | Dfb |
The Scandinavian Raceway, which hosted the Swedish Grand Prix Formula One races from 1973 to 1978, is situated here.
Anderstorp also hosts the Anderstorps SK, famous for its men's handball teams, and has most industries in Sweden (per person).[citation needed]
Notable residents
- Jonatan Nielsen (born 1993), Swedish ice hockey player
- Oliver Berntzon (born 1993), Swedish speedway rider
