Sweden
A community guide to Sweden in Maine, the United States.
- Population
- Population data unavailable
- Region
- Maine
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 46.9417, -68.1395
Community and amenities
Sweden offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Maine: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Sweden's residents. Visitors passing through Sweden encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Climate
The climate at Sweden is temperate, with marked seasonal variation between summer and winter, reflecting its location at latitude 46.94 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Sweden experience. Visitors planning a trip to Sweden should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Geography and location
Sweden sits at approximate coordinates 46.9417 latitude and -68.1395 longitude within Maine. The terrain and natural features around Sweden reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Maine road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching Sweden typically involves the regional road network of Maine or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Sweden to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Maine. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Sweden.