Örkelljunga
- 📍 Location: Skåne County,
Örkelljunga: 79 km north of Malmö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 10,293 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Örkelljunga, Skånes-Fagerhult, Åsljunga
- 📐 Area: 321 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 440 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 Örkelljunga Municipality?
Örkelljunga Municipality had 10,293 residents on December 31, 2025, down 158 (1.5%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Örkelljunga Municipality in?
Örkelljunga 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 Örkelljunga Municipality?
The largest urban area is Örkelljunga with 5,507 residents, followed by Skånes-Fagerhult (951), Åsljunga (759) and Eket (450). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Örkelljunga from Malmö?
Örkelljunga is about 79 km from the county seat Malmö in a straight line; Malmö lies to the south of Örkelljunga. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Örkelljunga from Stockholm?
Örkelljunga is about 440 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Örkelljunga Municipality?
The land area is 321 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 32 residents per km².
What is Örkelljunga Municipality known for?
Örkelljunga Municipality in northwestern Skåne is known for Örkelljunga Volleybollklubb, which has won the top national league several times. The landscape mixes beech and conifer forest, bogs and small lakes, with the Hallandsåsen ridge in the northwest.