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Umeå is a city in the historic province of Västerbotten →

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Umeå

City of culture and birch trees, European Capital of Culture 2014, with a lively student atmosphere.

Artists & Bands from Umeå

Meshuggahprogressive metal, djent, extreme metal Tove Styrkepop, electropop, alternative pop Refusedhardcore punk, post-hardcore, experimental rock

Quick facts

CategoryCities

RegionSweden

Coordinates63.8300°N, 20.2600°E

•Population: ~130,000

•Founded: 1622

•Nickname: City of Birches

Photo of Umeå

Photo: Mickeno, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Nearby places

Vännäs(26 km)Robertsfors(48 km)Vindeln(49 km)Burträsk(79 km)Skellefteå(108 km)Nordmaling(47 km)Bjurholm(52 km)Örnsköldsvik(97 km)

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