Örkelljunga Municipality
Municipality in Skåne County, Sweden / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Örkelljunga Municipality (Örkelljunga kommun) is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the town Örkelljunga.
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Örkelljunga Municipality
Örkelljunga kommun | |
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Coordinates: 56°17′N 13°17′E | |
Country | Sweden |
County | Skåne County |
Seat | Örkelljunga |
Area | |
• Total | 329.7 km2 (127.3 sq mi) |
• Land | 319.55 km2 (123.38 sq mi) |
• Water | 10.15 km2 (3.92 sq mi) |
Area as of 1 January 2014. | |
Population (31 December 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 10,433 |
• Density | 32/km2 (82/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
ISO 3166 code | SE |
Province | Scania |
Municipal code | 1257 |
Website | www.orkelljunga.se |
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The present municipality was formed in 1971 through the amalgamation of "old" Örkelljunga with Skånes-Fagerhult.
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. Within the municipal borders is also a renowned golf course.