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Genarp
Genarp Church
Genarp Church
Genarp is located in Skåne
Genarp
Genarp
Location in Skåne
Genarp is located in Sweden
Genarp
Genarp
Location in Sweden
Country Sweden
Province Skåne
County Skåne County
Municipality Lund Municipality
Area
 • Total 1.70 km2 (0.66 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
 • Total 2,892
 • Density 1,699/km2 (4,400/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Genarp is a small town, also called a locality, located in Lund Municipality in Skåne County, Sweden. In 2010, about 2,892 people lived here. It's the southernmost town in Lund Municipality and is found in an area historically known as Bara Hundred.

Discover Genarp: A Quiet Swedish Town

Genarp is mostly a residential area, meaning it has many homes where people live. Most of these are single-family houses. It's known for being a peaceful place to live.

Historic Buildings and Nearby Castles

One of the most special buildings in Genarp is Genarp Church. This church is unique because it's the only church built in Skåne during the 16th century. That makes it a very old and important historical site!

Not far from Genarp, you can find several impressive castles. These include Björnstorp Castle, Toppeladugård Castle, and Häckeberga Castle. They add to the rich history and beautiful scenery around the town.

Local Businesses and Jobs

The biggest private company that provides jobs in Genarp is GLF Genarp AB. This company has about 197 employees around the world as of 2024. It used to be called Genarps Lådfabrik.

The business started way back in 1938. Back then, it was known as W Hedlund & Co. At first, they only made wooden boxes for farmers nearby to pack their vegetables. Over the years, the company has grown and changed a lot!

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