Mariannelund is a locality situated in Hässleby parish in Eksjö Municipality, Jönköping County, in the region of Småland, Sweden with 1,468 inhabitants in 2010.[1] Mariannelund grew considerably in the beginning of the 20th century. Heavy industry dominated the town for many years. Since the large paper factory was dismantled in the 1970s, Mariannelund has more and more become a centre for tourism.[2]

Mariannelund
Mariannelund railway station
Mariannelund is located in Jönköping
Mariannelund
Mariannelund
Mariannelund is located in Sweden
Mariannelund
Mariannelund
Coordinates: 57°37′N 15°34′E / 57.617°N 15.567°E / 57.617; 15.567
CountrySweden
ProvinceSmåland
CountyJönköping County
MunicipalityEksjö Municipality
Area
 • Total2.19 km2 (0.85 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[1]
 • Total1,468
 • Density669/km2 (1,730/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
ClimateCfb

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Tätorternas landareal, folkmängd och invånare per km2 2005 och 2010" (in Swedish). Statistics Sweden. 14 December 2011. Archived from the original on 27 January 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
  2. ^ "Mariannelundguide Tours in Astrid Lindgrens home in Vimmerby & Mariannelund". www.mariannelundguide.com. Archived from the original on 12 November 2009. Retrieved 6 June 2022.