Ludvika

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Ludvika
Ludvika Town Hall

Coat of arms
Ludvika is located in Sweden
Ludvika
Coordinates: 60°08′N 15°11′E / 60.133°N 15.183°E / 60.133; 15.183Coordinates: 60°08′N 15°11′E / 60.133°N 15.183°E / 60.133; 15.183
Country Sweden
Province Dalarna
County Dalarna County
Municipality Ludvika Municipality and
Smedjebacken Municipality
Area[1]
 • Total 11 km2 (4 sq mi)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
 • Total 14,498
 • Density 1,318/km2 (3,410/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Ludvika is a bimunicipal locality and the seat of Ludvika Municipality, Dalarna County, Sweden, with 14,498 inhabitants in 2010.[1]

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[edit] Overview

The conurbation of Ludvika extends over the border of Smedjebacken Municipality, where about 400 inhabitants live.

Ludvika is situated by a lake called Väsman, in the south-east part of the municipality.

Population of Ludvika as of 2005 distributed by municipalities:

Municipality Population
in Ludvika
Other
urban
areas
Other Total  % of
municipality
population
Ludvika 13.726 9,234 3,232 26,450 52.87
Smedjebacken 392 7,595 3,577 11,598 3.67
Total 14,018 16,829 6,809 38,048 37.87

[edit] Distances to other cities

[edit] Notable natives

[edit] Sports

The following sports clubs are located in Ludvika:

[edit] References

Murkrona.svg Ludvika is one of 133 places with the historical city status in Sweden.
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