Sweden
Svealand
Dalarna

Storforsen

Storforsen is a rapids in , . Storforsen is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Avesta myntmuseum and Avesta centrum railway station.

Museum
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Railway station
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Church
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Avesta and Nordanö.

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is a locality and the seat of in , , with 11,949 inhabitants in 2015. The name of is first found in 1303 as "Aghastadhum".

Village
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is a locality situated in , , , with 435 inhabitants in 2010. is situated 3½ km east of Storforsen.

Suburb
is a village in , , . Erik Axel Karlfeldt was born here. is situated 5 km southeast of Storforsen.

Storforsen

Latitude
60.15042° or 60° 9′ 2″ north
Longitude
16.17121° or 16° 10′ 16″ east
Elevation
90 metres (295 feet)
Open location code
9FGR552C+5F
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2297991842
Open­Street­Map feature
waterway=­rapids
Geo­Names ID
2672051
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Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Avesta Storfors kraftverk and Verket/Avesta Art.

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