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Backen

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

Nearby places include Örby and Öxabäck.

Suburb
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is a part of the town in , , . The area has about 2,000 inhabitants and was formerly a locality of its own, but has grown together with Kinna. is the home of sports club IFK . is situated 5 km northwest of Backen.

Village
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is a locality situated in , , . It had 300 inhabitants in 2010. is situated 7 km southeast of Backen.

Town
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is a locality and the seat of , , . It had 14,776 inhabitants in 2010. is located 30 kilometres south of and 60 kilometres south east of . is situated 7 km north of Backen.

Backen

Latitude
57.44663° or 57° 26′ 48″ north
Longitude
12.73578° or 12° 44′ 9″ east
Elevation
116 metres (381 feet)
Open location code
9F9JCPWP+M8
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3434222421
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
2723926
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