Landskrona
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Landskrona is a town in Scania, Sweden. Located on the shores of the Öresund, it occupies a natural port, which has lent the town at first military and subsequent commercial significance. Ferries operate from Landskrona to the island of Ven, and for many years there was also a connection to Copenhagen. Landskrona is part of the Øresund region.
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Landskrona | |
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Coordinates: 55°52′14″N 12°49′52″E | |
Country | Sweden |
Province | Scania |
County | Scania County |
Municipality | Landskrona Municipality |
Charter | 15th century |
Area | |
• Total | 12.95 km2 (5.00 sq mi) |
Population (31 December 2020) | |
• Total | 33,372 |
• Density | 2,572/km2 (6,660/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
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It is the seat of Landskrona Municipality. Landskrona is also the name of a district in Landskrona Municipality which is slightly smaller than the urban area.