Lagan (Sweden)

Lagan is a locality and the name of a river in southern Sweden.

Lagan (Locality):

Lagan is a small settlement (a småort according to Swedish statistical definition) located in Ljungby Municipality, Kronoberg County. It is situated near the river Lagan. As a named locality, its population is typically small, and figures fluctuate depending on the specific delineation used by Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Lagan (River):

The Lagan River is one of the longest rivers in southern Sweden. It originates in the highlands of Småland and flows southward through the provinces of Småland and Halland before emptying into the Kattegat sea at Laholm. The river has historically been important for transportation, logging, and industry. It is also known for its salmon fishing. The Lagan River's drainage basin is significant in size. Dams and hydroelectric power plants have been constructed along the river's course, impacting its natural flow and ecology.