Falkenberg is a Municipality in Halland County, in southwest Sweden. The municipality covers an area of 1115.3 km². Of the total population of 38817, 19329 are male, and 19488 are female. The population density of the community is 35 inhabitants per km², with a majority of the citizens living in the western part of the municipality. Highway E6/E20 passes through the city as well as the West Coast Railline (Västkustbanan) between Gothenburg and Malmö.
The vicinity of Falkenberg has been inhabited for some time, and has been recognized as a city since around 1432. During the 15th century two cities bearing the name existed, Old Falkenberg and New Falkenberg. New Falkenberg has existed since at least 1474, but possibly since a few years earlier.
Today, Falkenberg holds a strong position in the food and beverage industry with companies such as Arla Foods, Carlsberg and SIA Glass having plants in the city. In the inland Gekås, a major department store draws visitors from all the country. Falkenberg is also a tourist city, mainly for its many beaches.
Notable natives
Pär Zetterberg, football player
Stellan Bengtsson, former world champion, table tennis
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