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SODERHAMN, a seaport of Sweden, in the district (lan) of Gefleborg, on an inlet of the Gulf of Bothnia, near the mouth of the Ljasne River, 183 in. N. by W. of Stockholm by rail. Pop. (19oo), 11,258. This is one of the principal centres of the timber export trade, having saw-mills, planing-mills and wood-pulp works. There are also ironworks and breweries. Vessels drawing 15 ft. have access to Branthall, where they generally load. The harbour is at the suburb of Stugsund. It is usuallyice-bound for some four months in winter. The town was given municipal privileges by Gustavus Adolphus in 162o, but is modern in appearance, having been rebuilt after fires in 1860 and 1865.