Leksand

Leksand
Central Leksand
Leksand
Leksand
Coordinates: 60°44′N 15°00′E / 60.733°N 15.000°E / 60.733; 15.000
CountrySweden
ProvinceDalarna
CountyDalarna County
MunicipalityLeksand Municipality
Area
  Total
7.79 km2 (3.01 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
  Total
5,934
  Density761/km2 (1,970/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Leksand (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈlɛ̂kːsand] ) is a locality and the seat of Leksand Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 5,934 inhabitants in 2010. Leksand is situated on the southern branch of lake Siljan, where it flows into river Österdalälven.