Rolfstorp

Rolfstorp is a locality and former parish situated in Varberg Municipality, Halland County, Sweden with 513 inhabitants in 2010.

Rolfstorp
Rolfstorp church
Rolfstorp
Rolfstorp
Coordinates: 57°09′N 12°29′E
CountrySweden
ProvinceHalland
CountyHalland County
MunicipalityVarberg Municipality
Area
  Total0.75 km2 (0.29 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
  Total513
  Density685/km2 (1,770/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

The name is formed out of Rolf (a male name) and thorpe (a new settlement). The latter part makes it likely that the village got its name during the 11th century to 13th century.

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