Place:Örkelljunga, Kristianstad, Sweden

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NameÖrkelljunga
Alt namesÖrkelljunga kommun
Örkelljungasource: Family History Library Catalog
Örkelljungasource: Getty Vocabulary Program
TypeMunicipality
Coordinates56.283°N 13.283°E
Located inKristianstad, Sweden     ( - 1996)
Also located inSkåne, Sweden     (1997 - )
source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
source: Family History Library Catalog


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Örkelljunga Municipality (Örkelljunga kommun) is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the town Örkelljunga.

The present municipality was formed in 1971 through the amalgamation of "old" Örkelljunga with Skånes-Fagerhult

In sports, there is one team of national recognition and the pride of the town: Örkelljunga Volleybollklubb. Usually both the male and female teams are top contestant in the highest national league; having won it on several occasions. Within the municipal borders is also a renowned golf course.

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