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Bjärnum is located in Scania
Bjärnum
Bjärnum
Location in Scania
Bjärnum is located in Sweden
Bjärnum
Bjärnum
Location in Sweden
Bjärnum is located in European Union
Bjärnum
Bjärnum
Location in European Union
Country Sweden
Province Scania
County Scania County
Municipality Hässleholm Municipality
Area
 • Total 3.64 km2 (1.41 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
 • Total 2,674
 • Density 735/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Bjärnum is a small town, or 'locality,' located in the southern part of Sweden. It's found in Scania County, within the Hässleholm Municipality. In 2010, about 2,674 people called Bjärnum home.

Exploring Bjärnum

Bjärnum is a charming place in Scania, one of Sweden's southernmost counties. This region is famous for its pretty scenery and long history. Bjärnum itself covers an area of about 3.64 square kilometers.

Where is Bjärnum?

Bjärnum is part of the Hässleholm Municipality. A municipality is like a local government area that manages services for its residents. Hässleholm Municipality is located in Scania County. This county is a larger administrative area in Sweden.

Location in Sweden

Bjärnum is situated in the southern part of Sweden. Its exact coordinates are 56 degrees North latitude and 13 degrees East longitude. This means it's in the northern hemisphere, just like most of Europe.

Population and Size

In 2010, Bjärnum had a population of 2,674 people. This number helps us understand how many residents live there. The town's size is about 3.64 square kilometers. This makes it a relatively small community.

Understanding a Locality

In Sweden, a "locality" (or tätort) is a continuous built-up area. It means a place where buildings are close together, and there are at least 200 residents. Bjärnum fits this description, making it a recognized locality.

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