Sennan | |
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  Sennan  Sennan | |
| Coordinates: 56°46′N12°59′E / 56.767°N 12.983°E Coordinates: 56°46′N12°59′E / 56.767°N 12.983°E | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Halland |
| County | Halland County |
| Municipality | Halmstad Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 km2 (0.27 sq mi) |
| Population (30 December 2020) [1] | |
| • Total | 370 |
| • Density | 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Sennan is a locality situated in Halmstad Municipality, Halland County, Sweden, with 370 inhabitants in 2020. [1]
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