Hemse
Hemse | |
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Hemse main street | |
| Coordinates: 57°14′N 18°22′E / 57.233°N 18.367°E | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Gotland |
| County | Gotland County |
| Municipality | Gotland Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.11 km2 (0.81 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2014) | |
• Total | 1,700 |
| • Density | 814/km2 (2,110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | www |
Hemse is a locality situated on the Swedish island of Gotland with 1,700 inhabitants in 2014. It is the second largest locality (after Visby) on the island. Hemse is the main center of population in the southern part of the island, and it is known for its markets.
Hemse is also the name of the larger populated area, socken (not to be confused with parish). It comprises the same area as the administrative Hemse District, established on 1 January 2016.