Lund
- 📍 Location: Skåne County,
17 km north-east of Malmö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 132,333 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Lund, Dalby, Södra Sandby
- 📐 Area: 428 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 495 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 Lund Municipality?
Lund Municipality had 132,333 residents on December 31, 2025, up 6,392 (5.1%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Lund Municipality in?
Lund 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 Lund Municipality?
The largest urban area is Lund with 98,308 residents, followed by Dalby (6,969), Södra Sandby (6,886), Veberöd (5,647) and Genarp (3,180). In total the municipality has 8 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Lund from Malmö?
Lund is about 17 km from the county seat Malmö in a straight line; Malmö lies to the south-west of Lund. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Lund from Stockholm?
Lund is about 495 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Lund Municipality?
The land area of Lund Municipality is 428 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 309 residents per km².
What is Lund Municipality known for?
Lund Municipality is known for Lund University, founded in 1666, and the medieval Lund Cathedral. Tetra Pak and Axis Communications were founded here, and it hosts the MAX IV and European Spallation Source research facilities. The Lundakarnevalen student carnival is held every four years.