Vallvik
| Vallvik | |
|---|---|
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  Vallvik  Vallvik | |
| Coordinates: 61°11′N 17°11′E / 61.183°N 17.183°ECoordinates: 61°11′N 17°11′E / 61.183°N 17.183°E | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Hälsingland |
| County | Gävleborg County |
| Municipality | Söderhamn Municipality |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1.23 km2 (0.47 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 258 |
| • Density | 211/km2 (550/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Vallvik is a locality situated in Söderhamn Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 258 inhabitants in 2010.[1]
History
Vallvik mill was built in 1907 and is a sulphate pulp mill belonging to Rottneros AB.
Demographics
| Historical population | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1950 | 835 | — |
| 1960 | 947 | +13.4% |
| 1965 | 869 | −8.2% |
| 1970 | 773 | −11.0% |
| 1975 | 786 | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 632 | −19.6% |
| 1990 | 494 | −21.8% |
| 1995 | 414 | −16.2% |
| 2000 | 335 | −19.1% |
| 2005 | 288 | −14.0% |
| 2010 | 258 | −10.4% |
Community
In the community there are old construction villages that were designed by Torben Grut. Vallvik, located at the so-called Virgin coast (Swedish: Jungfrukusten)(named after the Virgin Queen), has a campsite and swimming beach with beach volleyball.
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.
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