Kungshamn
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Kungshamn (King's Landing) is a locality and the seat of Sotenäs Municipality in Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 3071 citizens (in 2011).[2] During summers, population is doubled multiple times, as Kungshamn is a popular tourist visit.[3]
Kungshamn | |
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Coordinates: 58°22′N 11°15′E | |
Country | Sweden |
Province | Bohuslän |
County | Västra Götaland County |
Municipality | Sotenäs Municipality |
Area | |
• Total | 2.08 km2 (0.80 sq mi) |
Population (31 December 2010)[1] | |
• Total | 2,814 |
• Density | 1,350/km2 (3,500/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
The town consists of the former towns of "Gravarne", "Bäckevik" and "Fisketången". Kungshamn is situated on a peninsula just north of Lysekil and on the same latitude as Uddevalla, Skövde and Linköping. Since 1970, the town is connected to the Smögen island by a bridge.
Kungshamn is known for its fishing industry. The Abba Seafood company is located next to Smögen Bridge. Since 1920, all products for the company have been manufactured in the town.[4]