Hörby
- 📍 Location: Skåne County,
49 km north-east of Malmö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 15,559 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Hörby, Osbyholm, Önneköp
- 📐 Area: 421 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 470 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 Hörby Municipality?
Hörby Municipality had 15,559 residents on December 31, 2025, down 94 (0.6%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Hörby Municipality in?
Hörby 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 Hörby Municipality?
The largest urban area is Hörby with 7,583 residents, followed by Osbyholm (333), Önneköp (206) and Killhult och Älmhult (204). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Hörby from Malmö?
Hörby is about 49 km from the county seat Malmö in a straight line; Malmö lies to the south-west of Hörby. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Hörby from Stockholm?
Hörby is about 470 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Hörby Municipality?
The land area of Hörby Municipality is 421 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 37 residents per km².
What is Hörby Municipality known for?
Hörby Municipality is known for the Hörby Market, held every July since 1748 and one of Skåne's three main traditional markets. Its varied landscape has forests, lakes and many meadows, along with Osbyholm Castle and Bronze Age burial mounds.