Introduction
Place in Dalarna, Sweden
Place in Dalarna, SwedenLudvikaLudvika Town Hall
Coat of armsLudvikaShow map of DalarnaLudvikaShow map of SwedenCoordinates: 60°08′N 15°11′E / 60.133°N 15.183°E / 60.133; 15.183CountrySwedenProvinceDalarnaCountyDalarna CountyMunicipalityLudvika Municipality andSmedjebacken MunicipalityArea • Total11 km2 (4.2 sq mi)Population (31 December 2010) • Total14,498 • Density1,318/km2 (3,410/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Ludvika (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈlɵ̂dːˌviːka]) is a bimunicipal city and the seat of Ludvika Municipality, Dalarna County within the country of Sweden, with 14,498 inhabitants in 2010.
Overview
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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:
Municipality
Populationin Ludvika
Otherurbanareas
Other
Total
% ofmunicipalitypopulation
Ludvika
13.726
9,234
3,232
26,450
52.87
Smedjebacken
392
7,595
3,577
11,598
3.67
Total
14,018
16,829
6,809
38,048
37.87
Economy
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A major employer in Ludvika is the power engineering conglomerate Hitachi, whose activities in the town include power transformers, capacitors, ac breakers and equipment for high-voltage direct current power transmission.
Notable natives
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Stefan Anderson
Dan Andersson
Hypocrisy (band)
Mats Kihlström
Christina Lampe-Önnerud
Kee Marcello
Charlie Norman
Birgit Ridderstedt
Jari Sillanpää
Fredrik Söderström
Anders Wendin
Anders Winroth
Sports
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The following sports clubs are located in Ludvika:
Ludvika FK
Östansbo IS
Schools
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Lorensberga
Kyrkskolan
Junibacken skola
Knutsbo skola
