Gerum

Gerum is a populated area, a socken (not to be confused with parish), on the Swedish island of Gotland.^[3] It comprises the same area as the administrative Gerum District, established on 1 January 2016.^[4]

Gerum
Gerum Church
Gerum
Coordinates: 57°17′40″N 18°19′46″E
Country	Sweden
Province	Gotland
County	Gotland County
Municipality	Gotland Municipality
Area [1]
• Total	13.57 km2 (5.24 sq mi)
Population  (2014)[2]
• Total	66
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Geography

Gerum is situated in the south central part of Gotland.^[5] The medieval Gerum Church is located in the socken.^[6] As of 2019^[update], Gerum Church belongs to Gerum parish in Fardhems pastorat.^[7][8]

In the south part of Gerum is the 15 ha (37 acres) Sandarve Kulle nature reserve. The reserve was established in 1984, and comprises a large limestone cliff rising about 20–30 m (66–98 ft) over the surrounding landscape. Its highest point is at an elevation of 60 m (200 ft).^[9]