Country Sweden County Kalmar County Time zone CET (UTC+1) Population 2,775 (31 Dec 2010) | Province Småland Municipality Västervik Municipality Area 3.18 km² Local time Friday 6:30 AM | |
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Weather 2°C, Wind S at 8 km/h, 100% Humidity | ||
Gamleby is the second largest locality situated in Västervik Municipality, Kalmar County, Sweden with 2,775 inhabitants in 2010. It is situated about 20 km north-west of Västervik, in the area known as Tjust.
Map of 594 30 Gamleby, Sweden
Gamleby (which means "old village") was the original location of the town Västervik, first mentioned in 1275 (as Västervik). In 1433 Västervik moved to its present place, but a small settlement remained here.
The bandy and football club Tjust IF has its home in Gamleby.
References
Gamleby Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA