Medelpad, or Medelpadia, is a traditional province or landskap in the north of Sweden. It borders to Hälsingland, Härjedalen, Jämtland, Ångermanland and the Baltic sea.
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| County |
For current affairs see: County of Västernorrland
The province of Medelpad comprises the southern part of the County of Västernorrland.
| History |
Main article: History of Medelpad[?]
Sundsvall (1624) was the only chartered city of Medelpad.
| Geography |
Main article: Geography of Medelpad[?]
- Higest mountain: Myckelmyrberget 577 meters
- Largest lake: Holmsjön
| Culture |
Main article: Culture of Medelpad[?]
| Heraldry |
Main article: Heraldry of Medelpad[?]
As with other Swedish provinces the arms can be represented showing a dukal coronet. Blazon: "Four times parted per fess wavy, Azure, Argent, Gules, Argent and Azure."
| External Links |
- Medelpad-Ångermanland (http://www.upplevmittsverige.nu/) - Tourist site