Forshaga Municipality

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Forshaga Municipality, Municipal administration center in Värmland County, Sweden

The municipality spans across 397 square kilometers, including 348 square kilometers of land and 49 square kilometers of water bodies.

The area gained its formal market town status in 1944 when it separated from Grava, later merging with Ullerud in 1974.

Local government initiatives include providing free menstrual products in public facilities to advance gender equality throughout the community.

Over 850 small and medium enterprises operate within the municipal boundaries, with Stora Enso paper company employing 100 people.

Olympic gold medalist Stefan Holm, who won the high jump competition in 2004, comes from this Swedish municipality.

GPS coordinates: 59.53333,13.46667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:00

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