Ljungby Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ljungby Municipality
Ljungby kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Kronoberg County | |
| Seat | Ljungby | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2,003.98 km2 (773.74 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 1,757.9 km2 (678.7 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 246.08 km2 (95.01 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 27,365 | |
| • Density | 13.65533/km2 (35.3671/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Småland | |
| Municipal code | 0781 | |
| Website | www.ljungby.se | |
Ljungby Municipality (Ljungby kommun) is a cool area in southern Sweden. It's located in Kronoberg County. The main town, or "seat," is called Ljungby.
This municipality was formed in 1971. It brought together the old City of Ljungby and many smaller rural areas around it. A few small changes to its borders happened in 1974.
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Exploring Ljungby's Geography
Ljungby Municipality has more open plains than other parts of Småland, the province it belongs to. You are never far from beautiful lakes, green forests, or wide-open plains here.
Sweden's Tenth Largest Lake
One of Sweden's biggest lakes, Bolmen, is partly located in the northwest of the municipality. It's the tenth largest lake in the whole country!
Popular Tourist Spot
The town of Ljungby is a popular place for tourists. Thousands of visitors, especially from Germany, come to enjoy the area every summer.
Towns and Villages in Ljungby
Ljungby Municipality has eight main urban areas. These are also called tätort or localities in Sweden. The table below lists them by how many people lived there in 2005. The main town, Ljungby, is shown in bold.
| # | Locality | Population |
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| 1 | Ljungby | 14,810 |
| 2 | Lagan | 1,751 |
| 3 | Ryssby | 689 |
| 4 | Lidhult | 635 |
| 5 | Kånna | 365 |
| 6 | Vittaryd | 306 |
| 7 | Angelstad | 276 |
| 8 | Agunnaryd | 215 |
There is also a small village called Bohok within the municipality.
A Look at Ljungby's History
The history of Ljungby Municipality goes way back to the Viking Age. Vikings used to travel along the Lagan River and lived nearby. One of their settlements was right here in what is now Ljungby Municipality.
The Birth of Ljungby Town
In the 1300s, several important medieval roads crossed through this area. An inn was built during that century. This inn became the very center of what would grow into Ljungby town.
Planting Trees for the Future
During the 1800s, the land closest to Ljungby was mostly sandy and didn't have much plant life. The government even provided money to plant trees. These trees helped to hold the sand together, making the land better for growing plants and crops.
Sister Cities Around the World
Ljungby Municipality has special friendships with other cities in different countries. These are called "sister cities" or "twinned towns." They often share cultural exchanges.
Ås, Akershus fylke, Norway
Paimio, Southwest Finland, Finland
Šilutė, Klaipėda County, Lithuania
Famous Connections to Ljungby
Ljungby Municipality is connected to some interesting people and events.
- The famous opera singer Christina Nilsson was discovered here. She was performing at the Ljungby market in 1857 when her talent was noticed.
- Metallica bassist Cliff Burton sadly passed away on a highway within the municipality. This happened when the band's tour bus overturned on September 27, 1986. A memorial stone marks the spot.
People Born in Ljungby
Several notable people were born in or near Ljungby Municipality:
- Eskil Erlandsson was born in Torpa in 1957. He was once the chairman of the Swedish Defence Committee and later became the Minister for Rural Affairs.
- John Lind, who became the Governor of Minnesota in the United States, was born in the Kånna parish.
- Olof Johansson, born in 1931, is a politician. He used to be the leader of the Swedish Centre Party.
Images for kids
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Memorial stone near the crash site.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Ljungby para niños
