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Mjölby
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Central Mjölby in May 2007
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 Mjölby
Location in Östergötland
Mjölby
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Östergötland |
| County | Östergötland County |
| Municipality | Mjölby Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.45 km2 (3.26 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 12,245 |
| • Density | 1,448/km2 (3,750/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Mjölby (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈmjø̌ːlbʏ] or [ˈmjœ̌lːbʏ]) is a city and the seat of Mjölby Municipality, Östergötland County, Sweden with 28,544 inhabitants in 2024.
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.
Main attractions
- Skogsjöområdets Naturreservat (Nature reserve and camping)
- Mjölby Hembygdsförening Donationsmedel (Park and garden)
- Runestones of Högby (Historical landmark)
- Örbackens kalkkärr (National reserve)
- Galleria kvarnen (Shopping mall)
- Stadsparken (Park)
- Potatisrondellen (A potato roundabout)
Sports
The following sports clubs are located in Mjölby:
- Mjölby AI FF
- Mjölby HC
- Mjölby Södra IF
- Mjölby Allmänna Ryttarsällskap
- Mjölby Ridklubb
- Mjölby IBK (Black bears)
Twinnings
Hankasalmi, Finland
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