Ramsele
Place in Ångermanland, Sweden
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Ramsele (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈrǎmːsɛlɛ])[2] is a locality situated in Sollefteå Municipality, Västernorrland County, Sweden with 968 inhabitants in 2010. Since the 1960s, the population has decreased from 1563 to 968.[1] It is situated by the river Faxälven about 70 km north-west of Sollefteå. The oldest known name of the town is "Rannasild", according to a local book about the area. Later it was known as Hrafnasil, a name which probably originated from Old Norse, and literally meant 'Calm water of ravens'. The oldest evidence of settlement is a church from the late 13th century.
Ramsele | |
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  Ramsele  Ramsele | |
| Coordinates: 63°32′N 16°28′E | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Ångermanland |
| County | Västernorrland County |
| Municipality | Sollefteå Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.97 km2 (0.76 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | |
• Total | 968 |
| • Density | 492/km2 (1,270/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
