Backen

Backen is a hamlet in , , . Backen is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fränsta and Torpshammar.

Village
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is a locality situated in , , with 2,002 inhabitants, an area of 6.11 square kilometers and a population density of 328 inhabitants per km2.

Village
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is a locality situated in , , with 444 inhabitants in 2010. It was founded in 1797 as an iron milling community. It is known for being home to the first location of Boda Borg. is situated 7 km east of Backen.

Village
Photo: Backstr, CC BY 3.0.
is a locality situated in , , with 885 inhabitants in 2010. During World War II, the company Fosfatbolaget produced in secrecy heavy water, which was delivered to both Nazi Germany and the Manhattan project. is situated 8 km west of Backen.

Backen

Latitude
62.494° or 62° 29′ 38″ north
Longitude
16.20764° or 16° 12′ 28″ east
Elevation
98 metres (322 feet)
Open location code
9FJRF6V5+H3
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1096861492
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
2723910
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