Malå Municipality
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Malå is a Municipality in Västerbotten County, in northern Sweden. The municipality covers an area of 1607.5 km² and has a population of 3610 inhabitants, giving it a population density of 2 inhabitants per km². The seat is located in the town Malå, with 2,200 inhabitants. Smaller communities include: Adak, Aspliden, Rentjärn and Rökå.
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[edit] Geography
The nearest larger towns are Arvidsjaur and Lycksele, a distance of about 80 kilometers, taking circa 1 hour. Both towns have airport with routes to larger cities such as Arlanda, Stockholm.
The nearest cities are skellefteå Luleå and Umeå on the east coast, about 200 kilometers away.
[edit] Nature
The municipality is situated with the Lapland province, and as such is characterized by a sparse population and wide stretched nature and wildlife.
Malå is also one of the southernmost outposts of the native Sami people settlements.
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[edit] External links
- Malå - Official site
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