Motala, Urban district in Östergötland, Sweden
The city extends along the eastern shore of Lake Vättern where the Göta Canal begins its journey through the Swedish countryside.
Motala evolved from a small village into a significant industrial center following the construction of the Göta Canal in the early 19th century.
The Swedish Broadcasting Museum preserves the legacy of the 1927 longwave transmitter station that operated in the municipality until 1962.
The Motala municipality administration provides services to 43,728 residents across an area of 983 square kilometers of land territory.
The Motala Motor Museum displays collections of vintage vehicles and mechanical objects that represent the industrial development of the region.
Location: Motala Municipality
Location: Östergötland
Inception: 1288
Elevation above the sea: 89 m
Website: https://start.motala.se/
Website: https://start.motala.se
GPS coordinates: 58.54416,15.03687
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:24
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