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Forsbacka, Sweden

Gävleborg · Sweden

Forsbacka is a small town in Gävleborg, Sweden with a population of 1,754. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,754 Population 2,403/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$49,356 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,356 median income

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About Forsbacka

Forsbacka

Forsbacka is a locality situated in Gävle Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 1,702 inhabitants in 2010.

People

Population1,754
Density2,403/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$49,356

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Population1,754
Population Density2,403 / sq mi
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates60.6167°, 16.8833°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceGävleborg
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (603 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.0 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$49,356

About Forsbacka

Forsbacka is a small town in Sweden (Gävleborg) with a population of 1,754. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Forsbacka is $49,356, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 193 business establishments.

Income: Forsbacka vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$49,356
34% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)193

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Forsbacka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below Sweden avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density2,403/sq mi
Coordinates60.6167°N, 16.8833°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 5, 1995.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 93 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 105 km
Apr 5, 1995 9 km N of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.7 141 km
Mar 30, 1995 11 km SSW of Norrtälje, Sweden M2.7 145 km
Apr 3, 1995 14 km NE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.6 144 km
Apr 5, 1995 6 km NNE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
September 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
October 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
November 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in

Forsbacka has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 24°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Forsbacka

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Forsbacka skola
Forsbacka skola
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Radio Stations near Forsbacka

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sandviken local radio, music MP3 128 kbps
Sveriges Radio P4 Gävleborg local radio, music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Forsbacka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Årsunda Viking
Forsbacka Bruk
Konstcentrum
Smedsgården Bruksmuseum
Swedish Railway Museum
Vagnsmuseet

Libraries in Forsbacka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Björksätraskolan biblioteket0.0
Forsbackas bibliotek0.0
Högskolebiblioteket0.0
Sandvikens Biblotek0.0
Valbo Bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Forsbacka

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forsbacka Wärdshus

Restaurants in Forsbacka

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurang Robin Hood
Storsjökrogen

Gas Stations in Forsbacka

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CNG Forsbacka
OKQ8

Breweries in Forsbacka

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Öbybryggeri

Stadiums & Teams in Forsbacka

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Forsbacka

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Lapphällarna 0.0 $0
Kungsberget 0.0 $0

Airports Near Forsbacka

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gävle Sandviken AirportGVXMedium Airport
Söderhamn AirportSOOMedium Airport
Ärna Air BaseSmall Airport
BollnäsSmall Airport
Gryttjom AirfieldSmall Airport
Lemstanas AirfieldSmall Airport
Mohed AirfieldSmall Airport
Nyby Private AirstripSmall Airport
Sala flygfältSmall Airport
Tierp AirfieldSmall Airport
Uppsala-Sundbro AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Forsbacka

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Forsbacka kyrka

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 Forsbacka

What is the population of Forsbacka?

Forsbacka has a population of 1,754 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,403 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

Is Forsbacka expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,356, 34% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Forsbacka?

Forsbacka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches, with 8.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Forsbacka?

There are 193 business establishments in the area.

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