Hököpinge

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Hököpinge, a village in the municipality of Vellinge, about 2 km north of the city proper.

The village contains most older buildings along small roads. However, in the village outer reach there are newly built five stories buildings in “factory style” at the former factory (bruket).

**Numbers:**
Population (2005):	916
Area (2000):	62 hectare
Province:	Scania
County:	Skåne County
Municipality:	Vellinge municipality
Congregation:	Vellinge-Månstorp congregation
Position:	55o 31’ N, 13o 00’ E

[edit] History

Researchers believe that around the 12th century this was a marketplace, mainly because of its position. Hököpinge is located close to the sea and was well protected against wars inland, an ideal place for a marketplace.
The name Hököpinge comes from the Old Norse word Haukrs, witch means marketplace.
In 1346 the name was spelled Hököpingel.
In 1479 it was spelled Hökiobinge.
And in 1567 it was spelled Höykiöpinge.
This are examples of the village age and importance.The main road that went between the two larger cities Malmö and Trelleborg went by Hököpinge and not by Vellinge as many people may believe, and that’s just another proof of Hököpinges importance in trading.

Municipalities of Skåne County