Örkelljunga Municipality
Örkelljunga Municipality
Örkelljunga kommun | |
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| Coordinates: 56°17′N 13°17′E / 56.283°N 13.283°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 2024) | |
• Total | 10,277 |
| • Density | 31/km2 (81/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 |
Örkelljunga Municipality (Swedish: Örkelljunga kommun) is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the town Örkelljunga.
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.