| Country | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Köping Municipality |
| County | Västmanland County |
| Province | Västmanland |
| Area total | 0.83 km² |
| Population as of | 31 December 2010 |
| Population total | 455 |
| Population density | 545 km² |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| Time zone (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Coordinates | 59°32′N 16°08′E |
Munktorp is a locality situated in Köping Municipality, Västmanland County, Sweden with 455 inhabitants in 2010.[1]
Munktorp is the site of the historic Munktorp Church (Munktorps kyrka). The church is associated with St. David of Munktorp (David av Munktorp), an Anglo-Saxon monk of the 11th century. The oldest parts of the church date back to his lifetime. Munktorp Church is seventy metres long, with a triple nave and high tower. The church contains a medieval font beaten from bronze and an ancient southern door made of oak. The ambo, a pulpit that also serves as a lectern, is incorporated into a pillar. There is also an ancient carving of St. David of Munktorp.[2]
References
- ^ "Tätorternas landareal, folkmängd och invånare per km2 2005 och 2010" (in Swedish). Statistics Sweden. 14 December 2011. Archived 27 January 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
- ^ Munktorp Church (Attractions in Köping)