Staffanstorp facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Staffanstorp
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Staffanstorps gästgivaregård in March 2012
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 Staffanstorp
Location in Skåne
Staffanstorp
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden | |
| Province | Skåne | |
| County | Skåne County | |
| Municipality | Staffanstorp Municipality | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.63 km2 (2.56 sq mi) | |
| Population
(31 December 2022)
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| • Total | 31,718 | |
| • Density | 2,235/km2 (5,790/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Staffanstorp is a town in Sweden. It is the main town of Staffanstorp Municipality in Skåne County. In 2010, about 14,808 people lived there. Staffanstorp was the biggest town in the Skåne area that never officially became a "city" before 1971. That year, old rules about towns were changed in Sweden.
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Where is Staffanstorp?
The town of Staffanstorp is in the middle of a very rich and flat area. This area is about 25 kilometers wide. It stretches from the Øresund strait into the region of Scania. The coast forms one side of this area. It starts near Malmö in the south and goes for about 25 kilometers.
A Look at Staffanstorp's Past
Staffanstorp was first mentioned as a village in the 1300s. For a long time, it stayed a small place. Bigger towns like Lund, Dalby, and Malmö were much more important. In the 1800s, Staffanstorp had an inn and a small local jail. The jail only had two cells.
In the 1970s, Staffanstorp hosted its first Housing Trade Show. This event showed off 43 furnished homes. About 100,000 people paid to visit it. The most recent show was in 1997, with 25 homes on display.
In the 1990s, the town center was redesigned. It was inspired by a style called "New Urbanism." Older buildings from the 1960s were updated. They got new roofs, new fronts, and more floors. Some new multi-story buildings were also added. These were built where the local sports stadium used to be. The roads in the center were also changed. This was done to make cars drive slower. It also helped to keep cars from driving through the very center of town.
Schools in Staffanstorp
Staffanstorp has two main schools for older students. These are called Baldersskolan and Hagalidskolan. Right now, about 3,500 students attend all the schools in Staffanstorp.
Baldersskolan is in the middle of Staffanstorp. In 2013, its name changed from Centralskolan to Baldersskolan. This school teaches students from age 6 to 15, which is from F-class to 9th grade. Baldersskolan also has a special math program. In this program, students in 7th to 9th grade can study higher-level math.
Hagalidskolan also has a special football academy. It is linked to the Malmö FF football club.
A new school, Internationella Engelska Skolan Staffanstorp, opened in August 2022. It is an independent school for students from F-class to Year 9. In 2022, about 450 students were enrolled there.
Famous People from Staffanstorp
Many interesting people have come from Staffanstorp:
- Renate Cerljen - She was crowned Miss Universe Sweden in 2009.
- Dick Harrison - A well-known historian.
- Anders Johnsson (sport shooter) - A sport shooter.
- Malin Strömberg - A swimmer who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics.
- Anders Jansson - A comedian and actor.
- Jonas Ridderstråle - A famous business speaker and author.
