Svealand
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Avesta Municipality

Avesta

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

Highlights include Avesta centrum railway station and Bjurforsbäcken.

Railway station
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Nature reserve
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is a nature reserve.

Zoo
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is a zoo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nordanö and Södra Kyrkbyn.

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

Hamlet
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is a hamlet.

Avesta

Latitude
60.1493° or 60° 8′ 57″ north
Longitude
16.1671° or 16° 10′ 2″ east
Population
7,200
Elevation
90 metres (295 feet)
Open location code
9FGR45X8+PR
Geo­Names ID
8132748
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Avesta Church and Avesta Centrum Railway Station.

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