Ludvika

Place in Dalarna, Sweden Place in Dalarna, SwedenLudvikaLudvika Town Hall Coat of armsLudvikaShow map of DalarnaLudvikaShow map of SwedenCoordinates: 60°08′N 15°11′E / 60.133°N 15.183°E / 60.133; 15.183CountrySwedenProvinceDalarnaCountyDalarna CountyMunicipalityLudvika Municipality andSmedjebacken MunicipalityArea • Total11 km2 (4.2 sq mi)Population (31 December 2010) • Total14,498 • Density1,318/km2 (3,410/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST) Ludvika (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈlɵ̂dːˌviːka]) is a bimunicipal city and the seat of Ludvika Municipality, Dalarna County within the country of Sweden, with 14,498 inhabitants in 2010.

[edit] The conurbation of Ludvika extends over the border of Smedjebacken Municipality, where about 400 inhabitants live. Ludvika is situated by Lake Väsman in the south-east part of the municipality. Population of Ludvika as of 2005 distributed by municipalities: Municipality Populationin Ludvika Otherurbanareas Other Total % ofmunicipalitypopulation Ludvika 13.726 9,234 3,232 26,450 52.87 Smedjebacken 392 7,595 3,577 11,598 3.67 Total 14,018 16,829 6,809 38,048 37.87