Ludvika Municipality
| Ludvika kommun | |
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| Municipality | |
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| Country | Sweden |
| County | Dalarna County |
| Seat | Ludvika |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,647.81 km2 (636.22 sq mi) |
| • Land | 1,490.42 km2 (575.45 sq mi) |
| • Water | 157.39 km2 (60.77 sq mi) |
| Area as of January 1, 2014. | |
| Population (December 31, 2016) | |
| • Total | 26,933 |
| • Density | 16/km2 (42/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| ISO 3166 code | SE |
| Province | Dalarna |
| Municipal code | 2085 |
| Density is calculated using land area only. | |
Ludvika Municipality (Ludvika kommun) is a municipality in Dalarna County, central Sweden. It has its seat in the town of Ludvika.
In 1971 the City of Ludvika (itself instituted as such in 1919) was amalgamated with the adjacent municipalities of Grangärde and Säfsnäs, forming the present entity.
Figures as of 2004.
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Ludvika has three twin towns:
Many sport teams have their origins in Ludvika Municipality. The soccer teams "Östansbo IS" (ÖIS), "Ludvika FK" (LFK, male) and "IFK Ludvika" (female) come from Ludvika and play in divisions 4 and 3. All three also have junior teams. There is also an ice-hockey team, Ludvika Hockey Förening Lightning. Other teams include ping-pong teams as well as other sports.
Coordinates: 60°08′N 15°11′E / 60.133°N 15.183°E
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