Skurup Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Skurup Municipality
Skurups kommun
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Skurup Railway Station
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Skåne County | |
| Seat | Skurup | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 496.63 km2 (191.75 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 195.17 km2 (75.36 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 301.46 km2 (116.39 sq mi) | |
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| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 14,868 | |
| • Density | 29.9378/km2 (77.538/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Scania | |
| Municipal code | 1264 | |
| Website | www.skurup.se | |
Skurup Municipality (which is called Skurups kommun in Swedish) is a local government area in southern Sweden. It is located in Skåne County. The main town and administrative center of the municipality is Skurup. Some people consider Skurup Municipality to be part of the larger Greater Malmö area.
The municipality we know today was created in 1971. This happened when the market town of Skurup joined together with two other areas, Rydsgård and Vemmenhög.
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Towns and Villages in Skurup Municipality
Skurup Municipality has four main urban areas, also known as localities or Tätort in Swedish. These are listed below based on how many people lived in them as of December 31, 2005. The main town, Skurup, is shown in bold.
| # | Locality | Population |
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| 1 | Skurup | 6,978 |
| 2 | Rydsgård | 1,301 |
| 3 | Skivarp | 1,252 |
| 4 | Abbekås | 708 |
About the People of Skurup
In 2022, Skurup Municipality had a total of 16,403 residents. This number includes people of all ages and nationalities. About 12,295 of these residents were Swedish citizens old enough to vote.
Information about the population and voting patterns comes from official statistics.
Places to Visit
- Svaneholm Castle is a famous place to see in the area. It is a beautiful old castle with a long history.
Friendship Cities
Skurup Municipality has special partnerships with other towns in different countries. These are called "twin cities" or "friendship cities." They help people from different places learn about each other's cultures.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Skurup para niños
