# Lomma

> urban area in Lomma Municipality, Sweden

**Wikidata**: [Q995369](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q995369)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lomma)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/lomma

## Summary
Lomma is a city and urban area in Scania, Sweden, serving as the capital of Lomma Municipality. Located at coordinates 55.674722184971°N, 13.080126187094°E, it is situated next to the Höje River and Øresund. As of December 2023, its population was 13,699 and its area was 611 hectares.

## Key Facts
- **Instance Of:** City; urban area in Sweden.
- **Location:** Capital of Lomma Municipality, Scania, Sweden.
- **Population (2023):** 13,699 (preferred, most recent figure).
- **Area (2023):** 611 hectares (preferred, most recent figure).
- **Geographic Coordinates:** Latitude 55.674722184971°, Longitude 13.080126187094°.
- **Located In/Next To:** Höje River and Øresund.
- **Time Zone:** UTC+01:00 (standard time), UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time).
- **Postal Codes:** 234 31 – 234 43.
- **Historical Administrative Units:** Has been located within various entities over time, including Lomma socken (until 1862), and several predecessor municipalities before becoming part of the modern Lomma Municipality from 1971 onward.
- **Swedish Urban Area Code:** T3576.
- **Settlement Area Code (Sweden):** 1262TC103 (active since 1960).
- **Identifiers:** Wikidata Q-item, GeoNames ID 2694264, GND ID 4479653-5, VIAF ID 151440951, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS AUTHORITY ID n97007329, MusicBrainz area ID 52c7b927-4d27-46c0-b8ad-5c4e5e8e44d8, WHO'S ON FIRST ID 101754049, Freebase ID /m/02p3grn, BBC Things ID 6e16e6cc-6028-4729-8a17-e5860c5c02a9, WorldCat Entities ID E39PBJht6KMPTQRqfRfg3fV3cP, Archinform location ID 52758, National Historical Museums of Sweden ID geo/7961D035-7974-45BD-AEF4-3C453F6077B4, GNS Unique Feature ID -2501867, NE.SE ID lomma-(3), FactGrid item ID Olbers.
- **Official Name:** Lomma (with an associated audio pronunciation file).
- **Alias:** Commune De Lomma.
- **Different From:** Loma.
- **Online Presence:** Wikipedia articles in multiple languages (bg, ceb, da, de, en, et, fa, fi, fo, fr, fy, is, it, la, lld, lt, nl, nn, no, pl, pt, ro, simple, sq, sr, sv, zh_min_nan); Commons gallery and category; Quora topic; Fandom article ID.
- **Associated Categories:** Category:Lomma (village) (main topic category); Category:People from Lomma, Sweden.

## FAQs
**What is Lomma and where is it located?**
Lomma is a city and urban area in Scania, Sweden, positioned on the coast at the mouth of the Höje River. It functions as the administrative capital of Lomma Municipality.

**What is the population and size of Lomma?**
As of the end of 2023, Lomma had a population of 13,699 people. The urban area covered 611 hectares at that time, reflecting its status as a significant settlement.

**What are some key identifiers for Lomma in different databases?**
Lomma has a unique identifier in numerous national and international databases, including GeoNames ID 2694264, Swedish urban area code T3576, and Library of Congress Authority ID n97007329, which helps in precisely referencing it across systems.

**How has Lomma's administrative归属 changed over time?**
Lomma's administrative history is detailed, having been part of Lomma socken until 1863, then several historical municipalities before the current Lomma Municipality was formed in 1971, of which it became the capital.

## Why It Matters
Lomma is significant as a primary urban center and the seat of government for its municipality, playing a central role in the local administration and community life of southern Sweden. Its location on the Øresund coast contributes to its economic and cultural relevance within the Scania region. The detailed historical and statistical records available for Lomma make it a well-documented example of Swedish urban development and demographic tracking.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of Lomma Municipality.
- Its detailed and publicly recorded demographic and geographic data, with specific figures tracked annually by Statistics Sweden.
- A long and documented history of administrative changes, reflecting the evolution of local governance in Sweden.
- A distinct coastal location at the confluence of the Höje River and the Øresund.

## Body
### Geography and Location
Lomma is an urban area situated in Scania, Sweden. Its precise coordinates are 55.674722184971° North and 13.080126187094° East. The settlement is uniquely positioned next to two bodies of water: the Höje River and the Øresund sea. It operates on Central European Time, observing both standard time (UTC+01:00) and daylight saving time (UTC+02:00).

### Demographics and Area
The population and physical area of Lomma have been consistently recorded over time.
- **Population:** The population has grown from 10,837 at the end of 2010 to 13,699 at the end of 2023. Notable yearly figures include 12,368 (2015), 13,527 (2018), and 13,772 (2020).
- **Area:** The recorded area has fluctuated, with figures including 482 hectares (2010), 594 hectares (2015), and the current preferred figure of 611 hectares (2023).

### Administrative Status
Lomma holds the status of a city and is the capital of Lomma Municipality. Its administrative history is complex:
- It was part of Lomma socken until December 31, 1862.
- From 1863 to December 31, 1900, it was located in the entity identified as Q10569027.
- From January 1, 1901, to December 31, 1950, it was part of Q136407187.
- From January 1, 1951, to December 31, 1970, it belonged to Q10569026.
- Since January 1, 1971, it has been located in Lomma Municipality, its current and preferred administrative unit. An alternative entry for "Lomma" was also used from 2016 onward.

### Identifiers and Classification
Lomma is classified under multiple systems for statistical and bibliographic purposes.
- Its primary Swedish statistical code is T3576.
- The settlement area code 1262TC103 has been in use since 1960.
- Key external identifiers include:
    - GeoNames ID: 2694264
    - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS AUTHORITY ID: n97007329
    - GND ID (German National Library): 4479653-5
    - MusicBrainz Area ID: 52c7b927-4d27-46c0-b8ad-5c4e5e8e44d8

### Online and Cultural Presence
The entity has a substantial digital footprint.
- It is the subject of Wikipedia articles in over 25 languages.
- Wikimedia Commons hosts a gallery and a category named "Lomma (village)" for its images, including a specific aerial photo of the harbor.
- It is categorized online under "Category:Lomma (village)" as its main topic and "Category:People from Lomma, Sweden" for associated individuals.
- Other mentions include a Quora topic ("Lomma-Sweden") and a Fandom article.

### Distinctions and Relations
The official name of the locality is "Lomma," which includes a link to an audio file for its pronunciation. It has an alias, "Commune De Lomma," and is explicitly noted as being different from an entity named "Loma."

## References

1. archINFORM
2. Tätorter 2015; befolkning 2010–2018, landareal, andel som överlappas av fritidshusområden
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. [Befolkning i tätorter 1960-2010. Statistics Sweden](http://www.scb.se/Statistik/MI/MI0810/2010A01Z/05_Tatorter2010_befolkning_1960_2010.xls)
5. MusicBrainz
6. Localities 2010
7. Statistiska tätorter 2018 – befolkning, landareal, befolkningstäthet
8. Source
9. Statistical localities 2020
10. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
11. GeoNames
12. BBC Things
13. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
14. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File