Linköping Municipality

Linköping Municipality is an administrative area in southern Sweden with approximately 167,000 residents spread across a large region. It comprises multiple districts and settlements connected by local infrastructure and natural landscapes that define the area's character.

The region originated as an important medieval gathering place and later developed into a center of religious significance. The establishment of a diocese around 1082 marked a turning point that strengthened the area's importance within the broader region.

The area holds an important place as a center for education and research, shaped by the presence of a major university that draws students and professionals from across the region. This focus on learning has become a defining characteristic of how people experience and understand the community.

The area is easy to navigate using buses and local public transport, which connect the main districts and surrounding towns. Visitor information and details about local services can be found online through official municipal resources.

The municipality is working toward a goal of becoming carbon neutral, implementing environmental technologies throughout the region to reduce emissions. This commitment to sustainability makes it worth observing how these efforts shape daily life and public decisions.

Location: Östergötland County

Inception: January 1, 1971

Capital city: Linköping

Part of: Östergötland, Linköpings domkrets

Shares border with: Norrköping Municipality, Söderköping Municipality, Åtvidaberg Municipality, Kinda Municipality, Boxholm Municipality, Mjölby Municipality, Motala Municipality, Finspång Municipality

Phone: +4613206000

Email: kontakt@linkoping.se

Website: http://linkoping.se

GPS coordinates: 58.40000,15.61667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:32