Burlöv Municipality: Arlöv, Åkarp
- 📍 Location: Skåne County,
Arlöv: 7 km north-east of Malmö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 20,444 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Arlöv, Åkarp
- 📐 Area: 19 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 505 km in a straight line
- ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- 💰 Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Burlöv Municipality?
Burlöv Municipality had 20,444 residents on December 31, 2025, up 1,132 (5.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Burlöv Municipality in?
Burlöv Municipality is in Skåne County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 33 municipalities and its seat is Malmö.
What are the largest towns in Burlöv Municipality?
The largest urban area is Åkarp with 6,394 residents, followed by Burlövs egnahem (775). In total the municipality has 2 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023). Arlöv is counted by Statistics Sweden as part of the Malmö urban area.
How far is Arlöv from Malmö?
Arlöv is about 7 km from the county seat Malmö in a straight line; Malmö lies to the south-west of Arlöv. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Arlöv from Stockholm?
Arlöv is about 505 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Burlöv Municipality?
The land area is 19 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 1,077 residents per km².
What is Burlöv Municipality known for?
Burlöv Municipality is known for the Arlöv sugar factory, the Burlöv Center shopping mall and the 12th-century Old Church of Burlöv. It is also home to Hvilan Folk High School, one of Sweden's first folk high schools from 1868, set in flat farmland.