Kristdala
| Kristdala | |
|---|---|
  Kristdala  Kristdala | |
| Coordinates: 57°24′N 16°12′E / 57.400°N 16.200°ECoordinates: 57°24′N 16°12′E / 57.400°N 16.200°E | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Småland |
| County | Kalmar County |
| Municipality | Oskarshamn Municipality |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1.40 km2 (0.54 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 945 |
| • Density | 673/km2 (1,740/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Kristdala is a locality situated in Oskarshamn Municipality, Kalmar County, Sweden with 945 inhabitants in 2010.[1]
History
The medieval Kristdala church was demolished in 1792 and a new church was consecrated the same year.
Near the spot of Kristdala's first church there was a marketplace that developed during the Middle Ages. The market lay at an important intersection, where five roads met, including roads from the coast (Figeholm, Döderhult and Oskarshamn) and from inland (Hultsfred and Vimmerby). Long ago, cattle trading was an important part of the market.
Kristdala Market
Kristdala market is held twice a year: a summer market on the third Friday in July and a fall market in the fall around Michaelmas (29 September). The summer market is popular with tourists and is visited by approximately 20,000 people a year.
Now, instead of cattle, people shop for candy, clothing, and other items.
References
- 1 2 3 "Tätorternas landareal, folkmängd och invånare per km2 2005 och 2010" (in Swedish). Statistics Sweden. 14 December 2011. Archived from the original on 10 January 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2012.