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Mjölby
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Östergötland |
| County | Östergötland County |
| Municipality | Mjölby Municipality |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 8.32 km2 (3.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2005-12-31)[1] | |
| • Total | 11,927 |
| • Density | 1,434/km2 (3,714/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Mjölby is a city and the seat of Mjölby Municipality, Östergötland County, Sweden with 11,927 inhabitants in 2005.[1]
Mjölby is located by the rivulet Svartån. The name "Mjölby" is derived from "Mölloby", which comes from mylna or mölna -- meaning "mill". Due to the rapids of Svartån and the fertile soils of the surrounding plains, Mjölby is a natural place for a mill.
The following sports clubs are located in Mjölby:
| Mjölby is one of 133 places with the historical city status in Sweden. |
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