Mjölby facts for kids
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Mjölby
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Central Mjölby in May 2007
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Country | Sweden |
Province | Östergötland |
County | Östergötland County |
Municipality | Mjölby Municipality |
Area | |
• Total | 8.45 km2 (3.26 sq mi) |
Population
(31 December 2010)
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• Total | 12,245 |
• Density | 1,448/km2 (3,750/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Mjölby is a city in Sweden. It is the main town of Mjölby Municipality. About 28,544 people lived there in 2024. Mjölby is located in Östergötland County.
Mjölby is next to a small river called Svartån. The name Mjölby comes from an old word meaning 'mill'. This area was perfect for mills. The river had fast-moving water. The land around it was good for farming.
During the Dacke War (1542–1543), rebels from Småland reached Mjölby. It was as far north as they went.
Fun Places to Visit in Mjölby
Mjölby has many interesting places to explore:
- Skogsjöområdets Naturreservat: This is a nature reserve. You can also find a camping area here.
- Mjölby Hembygdsförening Donationsmedel: Enjoy this lovely park and garden.
- Runestones of Högby: See these old historical stones. They are very old landmarks.
- Örbackens kalkkärr: This is another national reserve. It protects special plants.
- Galleria kvarnen: Go shopping at this modern mall.
- Stadsparken: Relax in the city park.
- Potatisrondellen: Check out the unique potato roundabout!
Sports Teams in Mjölby
Mjölby has several sports clubs for different activities:
- Mjölby AI FF: A football club.
- Mjölby HC: A hockey club.
- Mjölby Södra IF: Another local sports club.
- Mjölby Allmänna Ryttarsällskap: A club for horse riding.
- Mjölby Ridklubb: Another horse riding club.
- Mjölby IBK (Black bears): An innebandy (floorball) club.
Sister Cities
Mjölby has a special connection with one city:
Hankasalmi, Finland: This city in Finland is a sister city to Mjölby.
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