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Jönköping became the first city in Sweden to be granted its rights by king Magnus Ladulås on 18 May 1284.
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Jönköping is a city in southern Sweden with 112,766 inhabitants (2022). Jönköping is situated on the southern shore of Sweden's second largest lake, Vättern, in the province of Småland.
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The first part of Jönköping's name, 'Jön', is derived from a creek called 'Junebäcken'.
Jonkoping
Sweden
Jönköping is a city in southern Sweden with 112,766 inhabitants (2022). Jönköping is situated on the southern shore of Sweden's second largest lake, Vättern, in the province of Småland.
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Jönköping was known for its matchstick industry between 1845 and 1970.
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Sweden
Jönköping is a city in southern Sweden with 112,766 inhabitants (2022). Jönköping is situated on the southern shore of Sweden's second largest lake, Vättern, in the province of Småland.
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Elmia Wood, located in Jönköping, is the world's largest forestry fair.
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Sweden
Jönköping is a city in southern Sweden with 112,766 inhabitants (2022). Jönköping is situated on the southern shore of Sweden's second largest lake, Vättern, in the province of Småland.
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Jönköping hosted the 2011 League of Legends World Championship.
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Sweden
Jönköping is a city in southern Sweden with 112,766 inhabitants (2022). Jönköping is situated on the southern shore of Sweden's second largest lake, Vättern, in the province of Småland.
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