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Central Markaryd in July 2013
Central Markaryd in July 2013
Coat of arms of Markaryd
Coat of arms
Markaryd is located in Kronoberg
Markaryd
Markaryd
Location in Kronoberg
Markaryd is located in Sweden
Markaryd
Markaryd
Location in Sweden
Country Sweden
Province Småland
County Kronoberg County
Municipality Markaryd Municipality
Area
 • Total 4.90 km2 (1.89 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
 • Total 3,966
 • Density 809/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Markaryd is a town in Sweden. It is located in Kronoberg County. In 2010, about 3,966 people lived there.

Markaryd is also the main town, or "seat," of the Markaryd Municipality. This means it is where the local government for the area is located.

Friends Around the World

Towns sometimes form special friendships with other towns in different countries. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." This helps people from different places learn about each other's cultures.

Markaryd's Twin Town

Markaryd has one official twin town:

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