Skurup
- 📍 Location: Skåne County,
Skurup: 32 km east of Malmö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 17,139 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Skurup, Rydsgård, Skivarp
- 📐 Area: 194 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 510 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 Skurup Municipality?
Skurup Municipality had 17,139 residents on December 31, 2025, up 1,097 (6.8%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Skurup Municipality in?
Skurup 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 Skurup Municipality?
The largest urban area is Skurup with 9,233 residents, followed by Rydsgård (1,521), Skivarp (1,397) and Abbekås (841). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Skurup from Malmö?
Skurup is about 32 km from the county seat Malmö in a straight line; Malmö lies to the west of Skurup. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Skurup from Stockholm?
Skurup is about 510 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Skurup Municipality?
The land area is 194 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 88 residents per km².
What is Skurup Municipality known for?
Skurup Municipality is mainly a farming and forestry municipality near Malmö. Its best-known sight is Svaneholm Castle north of the town, where the castle and its park are open to visitors with a restaurant and museum.