Ludvika | ||
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![]() Ludvika Town Hall
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Coordinates: 60°08′N 15°11′E / 60.133°N 15.183°ECoordinates: 60°08′N 15°11′E / 60.133°N 15.183°E | ||
Country | Sweden | |
Province | Dalarna | |
County | Dalarna County | |
Municipality |
Ludvika Municipality and Smedjebacken Municipality |
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Area | ||
• Total | 11 km2 (4 sq mi) | |
Population (31 December 2010) | ||
• Total | 14,498 | |
• Density | 1,318/km2 (3,410/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Ludvika is a bimunicipal locality and the seat of Ludvika Municipality, Dalarna County within the country of Sweden, with 14,498 inhabitants in 2010.
The conurbation of Ludvika extends over the border of Smedjebacken Municipality, where about 400 inhabitants live.
Ludvika is situated by Lake Väsman in the south-east part of the municipality.
Population of Ludvika as of 2005 distributed by municipalities:
A major employer in Ludvika is the power engineering conglomerate ABB, whose activities in the town include power transformers, capacitors, ac breakers and equipment for high-voltage direct current power transmission.
The following sports clubs are located in Ludvika: