Bjärred

Bjärred
The long bridge in Bjärred
Bjärred
Coordinates:
Country Sweden
Province Skåne
County Skåne County
Municipality Lomma Municipality
Area[1]
 • Total 4.39 km2 (1.7 sq mi)
Population (2005-12-31)[1]
 • Total 8,663
 • Density 1,971/km2 (5,104.9/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Bjärred is a coastal locality situated in Lomma Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden with 8,663 inhabitants in 2005.[1] It is situated about 20 km north of Malmö and 10 km west of Lund.

It is the second largest locality in Lomma Municipality. Bjärred largely serves as a suburb of Malmö and Lund, and is generally considered wealthier than Lomma.

Among the sights in the town is the open-air swimming-baths, situated 500 meters out on a bridge ("Långa bryggan").

Notable natives

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