Orust Municipality
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| Seat | Henån | |
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| County | Västra Götaland County | |
| Province | Bohuslän | |
| Area Rank | List_of_municipalities_of_Sweden_by_area>207th of 290 | |
| Population Rank (2005) | List_of_municipalities_of_Sweden_by_population>x of 290 | |
| Density | 39/km² | |
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Orust Municipality is a municipality in western Sweden. It includes Sweden's third largest island Orust and some other small adjacent islets. The population of around 15,000 increases significantly in the summer due to all summer vacationers.
It is situated in the province of Bohuslän, and administratively it belongs to Västra Götaland County. The municipal seat is in the town Henån, with an approximate population of 1,800.
History
Historically, the area has been inhabited for thousands of years, as evident by ancient remains such as tombs, grave fields and rock carvings. From the Viking Age, runestones are plenty.Sights
The geography offers several sights, with a couple of picturesque small towns. There is a nature reserve called Morlanda with a look out point offering a good view.Industry
Industry wise, the area has always been dominated by fishing and boat production. Shipyard Hallberg Rassy is the largerst employer nowadays. Its ship yard is located in Ellös, in the north-west part of the island, and it has a significant export of sailing boats. The second largest employer is Najadvarvet, also a shipyard.Sources
- Please see corresponding article on Swedish and German Wikipedia
See also
- Orust Eastern Hundred, historical hundred
- Orust Western Hundred, historical hundred
External links
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