Mjölby (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈmjø̌ːlbʏ] (listen) or [ˈmjœ̌lːbʏ]) is a city and the seat of Mjölby Municipality, Östergötland County, Sweden with 12,245 inhabitants in 2010.[1]
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Central Mjölby in May 2007 | |
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Coordinates: 58°20′N 15°07′E | |
Country | Sweden |
Province | Östergötland |
County | Östergötland County |
Municipality | Mjölby Municipality |
Area | |
• Total | 8.45 km2 (3.26 sq mi) |
Population (31 December 2010)[1] | |
• Total | 12,245 |
• Density | 1,448/km2 (3,750/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Mjölby is located by the rivulet Svartån. The name "Mjölby" is derived from Mölloby, which comes from mylna or mölna, meaning "mill". Due to the rapids of Svartån and the fertile soils of the surrounding plains, Mjölby is a natural place for a mill.
During the Dacke War in 1542–1543 Mjölby was the northernmost point reached by the rebels from Småland.[2]
The following sports clubs are located in Mjölby:
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