Löddeköpinge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Löddeköpinge
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Löddeköpinge Church
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 Löddeköpinge
Location in Scania
Löddeköpinge
Location in Sweden
Löddeköpinge
Location in European Union
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Scania |
| County | Scania County |
| Municipality | Kävlinge Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.62 km2 (1.40 sq mi) |
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(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 6,290 |
| • Density | 1,740/km2 (4,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Löddeköpinge is a lively community in Sweden. It is the second-largest area in Kävlinge Municipality. This town is located in Scania County. In 2010, about 6,290 people lived here.
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Discover Löddeköpinge!
Löddeköpinge is a great place to learn about Swedish life. It combines modern living with a rich past. This town is known for its friendly atmosphere.
Where is Löddeköpinge Located?
Löddeköpinge is easy to find on a map of Sweden. It sits in the southern part of the country. This area is known as Scania County. The town is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) southwest of Kävlinge. Kävlinge is the main town of the municipality. Löddeköpinge is also about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the Barsebäck nuclear power plant.
People and Size of the Town
Löddeköpinge is home to many people. With over 6,000 residents, it is a busy place. It covers an area of about 3.62 square kilometers. This makes it a medium-sized town. The population density is quite high. This means many people live close together.
A Glimpse into Löddeköpinge's History
Löddeköpinge has a long and interesting history. It was once a very old parish. A parish is like a local community area. The Löddeköpinge Church is a historic building. It shows how old this community is.
In 1911, the area covered 1,884 hectares. About 1,131 people lived here back then. Over the years, the community grew. The church's administrative areas also changed. Löddeköpinge's parish joined with nearby places. These included Borgeby, Barsebäck, Hofterup, and Hög. This happened in 1962. These changes helped shape the community we see today.
