Strömsnäsbruk
Place in Småland, Sweden
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Strömsnäsbruk is the second largest locality situated in Markaryd Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden with 2,066 inhabitants in 2010.[1]
Strömsnäsbruk | |
|---|---|
 Strömsnäsbruk Location within Kronoberg  Strömsnäsbruk Location within Sweden | |
| Coordinates: 56°33′N 13°43′E | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Småland |
| County | Kronoberg County |
| Municipality | Markaryd Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.33 km2 (1.29 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | |
• Total | 2,066 |
| • Density | 621/km2 (1,610/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
The settlement grew up after the opening of Skåne-Smålands Järnväg (railway) in 1887. A paper mill, Strömsnäs Bruk, was erected and was the main industry in Strömsnäsbruk until it was closed down in the 1970s. Strömsnäsbruk had a maximum population of 2,500 in the 1960s.
