Kristianstad Municipality

Kristianstad Municipality is an administrative division in southern Skåne County comprising several urban centers and extensive rural territory. The area includes towns, villages, and countryside with agricultural land and water systems throughout.

The municipality formed through successive mergers of smaller communities between 1967 and 1974. These consolidations created the present administrative structure from numerous prior local entities.

The December charity concert at Heliga Trefaldighetskyrkan represents a central gathering point for the community, drawing residents from across the municipality.

Visitors can explore the area by contacting the municipal office through kristianstad.se for information about local services and attractions. The website provides access to administrative details and community news.

Parts of the municipality lie below sea level, requiring an extensive system of dikes and pumping stations to prevent flooding. This engineering solution keeps the lower-lying areas safe for living and farming.

Location: Skåne län

Reference: 1290

GPS coordinates: 56.02998,14.17146

Latest update: December 12, 2025 05:57