Martebo (Swedish pronunciation:[ˈmâʈːɛˌbuː])[3] is a populated area, a socken (not to be confused with parish), on the Swedish island of Gotland.[4] It comprises the same area as the administrative Martebo District, established on 1January 2016.[5] As of 2020, the total population of Martebo is 150.[6]
Geography
Martebo is the name of the socken as well as the district. It is also the name of the small village surrounding the medievalMartebo Church,[7] sometimes referred to as Martebo kyrkby. It is situated in the northwest part of Gotland.[8] The area is mainly farmed land, some of it on part of a drained mire. This is where the noted Martebo lights can be seen.[9]
^The exact extent of the socken, now district, can be obtained by clicking on Kartinställningar and check the Socken box in the menu of this map from the Swedish National Heritage Board database.