It is situated by the Närke Plainnear the lake Hjälmarena few kilometers inland along the small river Svartånand has a population of approximatelyin the city proper. Örebro is home to Örebro Universitya major university hospitala medieval castlethe water park Gustavsvik as well as several large shopping malls and the Oset and Rynningeviken Nature Reserve adjacent to lake Hjälmaren.
The name Örebro refers to a bridge bro crossing the river Svartån where the city is located. The prefix Öre- is derived from ör 'gravel bank '. Örebro received its Royal Charter and city privileges not later than The location became a natural seat of commerce in the Scandinavian Middle Ages and is mentioned in print in the 13th century.
Old buildings from the early days include the foundations of the city church, a building which has undergone several modifications. The natural center of the city is otherwise Örebro Castlesituated on an islet in the Svartån, and dividing the town into a northern and a southern part.
This castle was constructed during the stewardship of Birger Jarl during the late 13th century and then modified and enlarged during the reign of King Gustav Vasa in the s. The Örebro Synod was held here in Notable events in Örebro's history include the national diet meeting at Örebro inwhere Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte was elected crown prince of Sweden.
Although a trade town, Örebro remained small until the second half of the 19th century, when it grew rapidly as a center of the national shoe -manufacturing industry. Örebro, like the rest of the area close to Mälardalen, has a humid continental climate Köppen Dfb that is made milder by the proximity to water and the Gulf Stream which makes it interchangeable with oceanic climates.
Summer temperatures occasionally exceed 30 °C 86 °F albeit not yearly, and temperatures above 5 °C 41 °F are rare in winter, although frost-free nights sometimes occur. July high temperatures range from 20 °C 68 °F to 26 °C 79 °F depending on weather patterns, with a — mean high of around During cold winters, Örebro receives plenty of snowfall.
The station's setting in a rural location might skew temperatures somewhat compared to the urban area which is Hälsa och Välmående at a slightly lower elevation and nearer Hjälmaren. Especially when considering overnight lows this could render a small urban heat island effect in the city centre.
However, the climate is very variable from year to year. The highest ever örebro närra temperature was set on 7 August during an intense heatwave with 36 °C 97 °F[15] which is a very high temperature for such northerly latitudes. During the 21st century, the record heat is In spite of this summer is generally the time that gets the most precipitation [19] due to clashes between hot and cool continental air systems causing heavy thunderstorm rainfall.
Ina Source: SCB - Folkmängd efter region och år. Örebro's old town, Wadköpingis located on the banks of the Svartån black stream.