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The city of Askersund received its privileges in 1643, but was regarded a town already in the 14th century. Today it has a population of 4,150 (1996). Askersund was planned to be the site of one out of two supply fortresses to Karlsborg Fortress , which was constructed in the 19th century. The city is located in the northernmost bay of Lake Vättern.