Gamleby
Gamleby | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 57°53′N 16°23′E / 57.883°N 16.383°E | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Småland |
| County | Kalmar County |
| Municipality | Västervik Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.18 km2 (1.23 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2010) | |
• Total | 2,775 |
| • Density | 873/km2 (2,260/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Gamleby is the second largest locality situated in Västervik Municipality, Kalmar County, Sweden with 2,775 inhabitants in 2010. It is situated about 20 km north-west of Västervik, in the area known as Tjust.
Gamleby (which means "old village") was the original location of the town Västervik, first mentioned in 1275 (as Västervik). In 1433 Västervik moved to its present place, but a small settlement remained here.
The bandy and football club Tjust IF has its home in Gamleby.