Hemse
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Hemse | |
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 Hemse main street | |
  Hemse | |
| Coordinates: 57°14′N 18°22′E / 57.233°N 18.367°E | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Gotland |
| County | Gotland County |
| Municipality | Gotland Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.11 km2 (0.81 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2014)[2] | |
• Total | 1,700 |
| • Density | 814/km2 (2,110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | www |
Hemse is a locality situated on the Swedish island of Gotland with 1,700 inhabitants in 2014.[2] It is the second largest locality (after Visby) on the island. Hemse is the main center of population in the southern part of the island, and it is known for its markets.[3]
Hemse is also the name of the larger populated area, socken (not to be confused with parish).[4] It comprises the same area as the administrative Hemse District, established on 1 January 2016.[5]
Hemse is the name of the locality surrounding the medieval Hemse Church,[6] sometimes referred to as Hemse kyrkby. It is also the name of the socken as well as the district. Hemse is situated in the central part of southern Gotland.[7] As of 2019[update], Hemse Church belongs to Alva-Hemse-Rone parish in Sudrets pastorat, along with the churches in Alva and Rone.[8][9]
One of the asteroids in the asteroid belt, 10124 Hemse, is named after this place.[10]
History
Hemse stave church, the best-preserved remnants of a stave church from present-day Sweden, was discovered under the floor of Hemse Church during the late 19th century.[6]
Events
The annual Hemse Market is one of the major autumn markets on Gotland. There are five official markets held on the island in August–October: Slite, Havdhem, Kräklingbo, Klintehamn and Hemse, each usually spanning a weekend.[11][12]
Sports
The following sports clubs are located in Hemse:
