Lidingö
Lidingö (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈlîːdɪŋˌøː]), also known in its definite form Lidingön and as Lidingölandet, is an island in the inner Stockholm archipelago, northeast of Stockholm, Sweden. In 2010, the population of the Lidingö urban area on the island was 31,561. It is the seat of government of the Lidingö Municipality, Stockholm County.
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Lidingö center | |
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| Coordinates: 59°22′N 18°09′E | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Uppland |
| County | Stockholm County |
| Municipality | Lidingö Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.51 km2 (4.83 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2010) | |
| • Total | 31,561 |
| • Density | 2,524/km2 (6,540/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Lidingö's qualities have attracted affluent residents such as Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson of ABBA. Exclusive regions include the coastal region between Mölna and the east tip of the island, Gåshaga, as well as the east tip of the northern part of the horse shoe, called Elfvik. Notwithstanding the fact that many middle-class Swedes have moved to the island, (due to rental apartment construction projects), the inhabitants of the municipality remains the third wealthiest in Sweden after Danderyd and Täby.