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Fårösund, Sweden

Gotland · Sweden

Fårösund is a small town in Gotland, Sweden with a population of 829. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

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829 Population 703/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
20.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$48,924 Median Income
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3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,924 median income

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People

Population829
Density703/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,924

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain20.5 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population829
Population Density703 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates57.8582°, 19.0619°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceGotland
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation20.5 inches (520 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.1 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$48,924

About Fårösund

Fårösund is a small town in Sweden (Gotland) with a population of 829. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Fårösund is $48,924, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 91 business establishments.

Income: Fårösund vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$48,924
35% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)91

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Fårösund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below Sweden avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density703/sq mi
Coordinates57.8582°N, 19.0619°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.52"
Driest Month (May) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2005.

Sep 29, 2004 27 km SE of Västervik, Sweden M3.7 124 km
May 12, 2005 6 km E of Dalarö, Sweden M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
May 47°F (9°C) 1.0 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Fårösund has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and May the driest (1.0").

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Museums in Fårösund

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bergman Center
Bläse kalkbruksmuseum
Bunge Aviation Museum
Bungemuseet
Fårö museum

Hotels in Fårösund

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fårösunds Fästning
Royhuset

Restaurants in Fårösund

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bungenäs matsal
Fåröhus
Fårösunds Fästning
Kalkladan
Magasinet
Pasta Makarna
Skumpanerna
Sukh Indiska Restaurang

Cafes in Fårösund

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Maffen
Mat- & Kaffestugan
Nyströms
Rute Stenugnsbageri

Cinemas in Fårösund

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bio Roy
Sudersandsbiografen

Monuments in Fårösund

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Olf Palmes minnesplats Sudersund

Dentists in Fårösund

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tandhälsan Fårösund

Gas Stations in Fårösund

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ingo
Körkmacken

Banks in Fårösund

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken

Airports Near Fårösund

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Visby AirportVBYLarge Airport
Bunge AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fårösund

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bunge kyrka
Fårö kyrka
Rute kyrka

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Stockholm

🇸🇪 About Sweden

Capital Stockholm
Population 10,183,175
Area 449,964 km²
GDP (USD) $578,990,915,246
GDP per capita $54,950
HDI 0.952
Life expectancy 83.3 years
Internet users 95.7%
Urban population 88.6%
Currency SEK (Krona)
Languages Swedish
Calling code +46
TLD .se
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Sweden

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nyårsdagen
Jan 6 Epiphany Trettondedag jul
Apr 3 Good Friday Långfredagen
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Påskdagen
Apr 6 Easter Monday Annandag påsk
May 1 International Workers' Day Första maj
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmelsfärdsdag
May 24 Pentecost Pingstdagen
Jun 6 National Day of Sweden Sveriges nationaldag
Jun 19 Midsummer Eve Midsommarafton
Jun 20 Midsummer Day Midsommardagen
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Alla helgons dag
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Julafton
Dec 25 Christmas Day Juldagen
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Annandag jul
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nyårsafton

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fårösund

What is the population of Fårösund?

Fårösund has a population of 829 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 703 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

Is Fårösund expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,924, 35% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Fårösund?

Fårösund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.5 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fårösund?

There are 91 business establishments in the area.

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