Örkelljunga Municipality
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 Location of Örkelljunga Municipality in Skåne in Sweden  Map outlining the municipalities of Sweden |
Coat of arms |
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| Municipal facts | ||
| Seat | Örkelljunga | |
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| County | Skåne County | |
| Province | Skåne | |
Area
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321 km² 224th of 290 |
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Population
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9,500 x of 290 |
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| Population density | 30/km² | |
Örkelljunga Municipality is a municipality and town in Scania in southern Sweden with its seat in the town Örkelljunga (pop. 4,400).
Geographically Örkelljunga is situated in north-western Skåne on the border to the provinces Halland and Småland. These parts of skåne are notable for a varied terrain of leaf woods, farming areas and small lakes.
Within the municipal borders is also a renowned golf course.
The closest large city is Helsingborg on the west coast, less than half an hour car drive away.
In sports, there is one team of national recognition and the pride of the town: Örkelljunga Volleybollklubb. Usually both the male and female teams are top contestant in the highest national league; having won it on several occasions.
[edit] External link
- Örkelljunga - Official site
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