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The capital of Gästrikland with its historic Old Town quarter and the world's most famous Yule Goat.

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CategoryCities

RegionSweden

Coordinates60.6700°N, 17.1400°E

Gävle

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Sandviken(21 km)Storsjön Gästrikland(26 km)

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