Sundsvall, town in eastern Sweden, on an arm of the Gulf of Bothnia, near the mouth of the Ljungan River, in Västernorrland County. Sundsvall is a seaport and an industrial center. Major manufactures include cellulose, aluminum, and metal products. The settlement, chartered in 1621, grew during the late 19th century as the hub of a large lumber industry. The town center was rebuilt during the 1890s after a fire. Population (1998 estimate) 94,328.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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