Genarp

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Genarp is a small area in southern Sweden, located in Lund Municipality, Skåne County. It had about 2,900 residents in 2010 and covers roughly 1.7 square kilometers. It is the southernmost urban area in Lund Municipality, situated in the historic Bara Hundred. Most homes here are single-family houses.

Genarp Church, in the village, is notable for being the only church in Skåne built in the 16th century. Nearby landmarks include Björnstorp Castle, Toppeladugård Castle and Häckeberga Castle. The discus thrower Emil Magnussen was born in Genarp. The largest private employer is GLF Genarp AB, a maker of wooden pallets and packaging, with around 197 employees worldwide (2024). The company began in 1938 as W Hedlund & Co, producing wooden crates for local growers.