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Uppsala

Coordinates: 59°51′29″N 17°38′41″E / 59.85806°N 17.64472°E / 59.85806; 17.64472
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Uppsala
Uppsala Cathedral in background of the Fyris river at night.
Uppsala Cathedral in background of the Fyris river at night.
Coat of arms of Uppsala
Uppsala is located in Sweden
Uppsala
Uppsala
Coordinates: 59°51′29″N 17°38′41″E / 59.85806°N 17.64472°E / 59.85806; 17.64472
CountrySweden
ProvinceUppland
CountyUppsala County
MunicipalityUppsala Municipality
Area
 • City48.79 km2 (18.84 sq mi)
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[1]
 • City140,454
 • Density2,900/km2 (7,500/sq mi)
 • Metro
187,541
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
75x xxx
Area code+46(0) 18
Websitewww.uppsala.se
"Domkyrkan"

Uppsala is a city in Sweden. It is the 4th biggest city in Sweden, and the center of the Church of Sweden.

The city is home to the well-known student residential area of Flogsta. It is the largest student residence in the city. It is also known for the 'Flogsta scream'. At 10 pm every evening, students scream their frustrations from windows and balconies.

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "Localities 2010, area, population and density in localities 2005 and 2010 and change in area and population". Statistics Sweden. 29 May 2012. Archived from the original on 17 December 2012. Retrieved 27 July 2014.

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