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'''Skövde''' is a [[Urban areas in Sweden|locality]] and the seat of [[Skövde Municipality]], [[Västra Götaland County]], [[Sweden]] with 34 446 inhabitants (2010-12-31).<ref name="scb" />
'''Skövde''' is a [[Urban areas in Sweden|locality]] and the seat of [[Skövde Municipality]], [[Västra Götaland County]], [[Sweden]] with 34 446 inhabitants (2010-12-31).<ref name="scb" />


Skövde is situated some 150&nbsp;km northeast of [[Gothenburg]], between Sweden's two largest lakes, [[Vänern]] and [[Vättern]]. It sits on the eastern slope of a low mountain ridge [[Billingen]] (299 m), which cuts through the plain between the lakes. The western main railway (''[[Rail transport in Sweden|Västra Stambanan]]'') was located through Skövde in the 1890s, which dramatically gave the town an industrial and population boost.
Skövde is situated some 150&nbsp;km northeast of [[Gothenburg]], between Sweden's two largest lakes, [[Vänern]] and [[Vättern]]. It sits on the eastern slope of a low mountain ridge [[Billingen]] (299 m), which cuts through the plain between the lakes. The western main railway (''[[Rail transport in Sweden|Västra Stambanan]]'') was built through Skövde in the 1890s, which gave the town a dramatic industrial and population boost.


==History==
==History==
{{Unreferenced section|date=September 2010}}
{{Unreferenced section|date=September 2010}}
Skövde traces its history back to the medieval age. On its city arms is the image of [[Helena of Skövde|Saint Helena]] who allegedly was a pious woman from Skövde. She was born about 1101, and was [[Canonization|canonized]] in 1165 by [[Pope Alexander III]] and [[Stefan (archbishop of Uppsala)|Archbishop Stefan]] of Sweden.
Skövde traces its history back to the medieval age. In its city arms is the image of [[Helena of Skövde|Saint Helena]] who allegedly was a pious woman from Skövde. She was born about 1101, and was [[Canonization|canonized]] in 1165 by [[Pope Alexander III]] and [[Stefan (archbishop of Uppsala)|Archbishop Stefan]] of Sweden.


Of the medieval houses nothing remains, as a fire in 1759 burnt down the entire city except for some houses called Helensgården. After the fire, the city was rebuilt according to the grid pattern. The city still only had a small population until the railroad between [[Stockholm]] and [[Gothenburg]] was laid through the city and leading to an industrial and population boost.
Of the medieval houses nothing remains, as a fire in 1759 burned down the entire city except for some houses called Helensgården. After the fire, the city was rebuilt according to a grid pattern. The city still only had a small population until the railroad between [[Stockholm]] and [[Gothenburg]] was laid through the city, leading to an industrial and population boost.


==Industry==
==Industry==
[[Volvo]] has a large industry in the city, with more than 5,000 workers. AB Volvo and [[Volvo Cars]] jointly operate one of the world’s largest automotive foundries in this city. The foundry is known world wide for producing the most industrial diesel engines in the world for AB Volvo and also for producing compact inline 5 cylinder petrol engines for [[Volvo Cars]]. The boxy cars take after the city's architecture which is also boxy.
AB Volvo and [[Volvo Cars]] jointly operate one of the world’s largest automotive factories in Skövde, with more than 5,000 workers. The plant is known world-wide for producing the most industrial diesel engines in the world for AB Volvo and also for producing compact inline 5 cylinder petrol engines for [[Volvo Cars]]. The boxy cars take after the city's architecture which is also boxy.

There is also the Skövde Garrison, one of the country's largest regiments.


==Military==
==Military==
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Swedish Army]]
*[[Swedish Army]]
*[[Ringsted]], [[Kuressaare]]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 13:52, 10 August 2011

Skövde
Coat of arms of Skövde
Coat of arms
CountrySweden
ProvinceVästergötland
CountyVästra Götaland County
MunicipalitySkövde Municipality
Area
[1]
 • Total19.78 km2 (7.64 sq mi)
Population
 (2005-12-31)[1]
 • Total34 446
 • Density1,674/km2 (4,340/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Skövde is a locality and the seat of Skövde Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 34 446 inhabitants (2010-12-31).[1]

Skövde is situated some 150 km northeast of Gothenburg, between Sweden's two largest lakes, Vänern and Vättern. It sits on the eastern slope of a low mountain ridge Billingen (299 m), which cuts through the plain between the lakes. The western main railway (Västra Stambanan) was built through Skövde in the 1890s, which gave the town a dramatic industrial and population boost.

History

Skövde traces its history back to the medieval age. In its city arms is the image of Saint Helena who allegedly was a pious woman from Skövde. She was born about 1101, and was canonized in 1165 by Pope Alexander III and Archbishop Stefan of Sweden.

Of the medieval houses nothing remains, as a fire in 1759 burned down the entire city except for some houses called Helensgården. After the fire, the city was rebuilt according to a grid pattern. The city still only had a small population until the railroad between Stockholm and Gothenburg was laid through the city, leading to an industrial and population boost.

Industry

AB Volvo and Volvo Cars jointly operate one of the world’s largest automotive factories in Skövde, with more than 5,000 workers. The plant is known world-wide for producing the most industrial diesel engines in the world for AB Volvo and also for producing compact inline 5 cylinder petrol engines for Volvo Cars. The boxy cars take after the city's architecture which is also boxy.

Military

The armoured corps regiment Skaraborgs regemente (P4) and the logistics corps regiment Trängregementet (TrängR) are both located in Skövde, as is the Army Combat schools.

Education

  • The Skövde University College has over 8,000 students and six faculties.
  • SRTC, Swedish Rescue Training Centre [1] (earlier Räddningsverkets övningsfält), offers a broad variety of education and exercises within the risk and safety sector.

Sports

The following sports clubs are located in Skövde:

Airport

Skövde Airport is located approximately 10 km from Skövde. Currently there are no scheduled flights, however there is an active flying club, gliding club and at least one corporate jet is based at Skövde.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Tätorter 2010" (pdf) (in Swedish). Statistics Sweden. Retrieved 2011-07-03.
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