Örkelljunga Municipality

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**Örkelljunga Municipality (*Kommun*)**
Image:Svcmap skane.png Location of Örkelljunga Municipality in Skåne in Sweden Image:Örkelljunga kommun.png Map outlining municipalities of Sweden	Coat of arms Image:Örkelljunga City Arms.png
	Municipal facts
	Seat	Örkelljunga
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	County	Skåne County
	Province	Skåne
	Area Rank	321 km² 224th of 290
	Population Rank (2005)	9,500 x of 290
	Density	30/km²

Örkelljunga Municipality is a municipality and town in Scania in southern Sweden with its seat in the town Örkelljunga (pop. 4,400).

Geographically Örkelljunga is situated in north-western Skåne on the border to the provinces Halland and Småland. These parts of skåne are notable for a varied terrain of leaf woods, farming areas and small lakes.

Within the municipal borders is also a renowned golf course.

The closest large city is Helsingborg on the west coast, less than half an hour car drive away.

In sports, there is one team of national recognition and the pride of the town: Örkelljunga Volleybollklubb. Usually both the male and female teams are top contestant in the highest national league; having won it on several occasions.