Linköping (Swedish: [ˈlɪ̂nːˌɕøːpɪŋ] ()) is a city in southern Sweden, with 161,499 inhabitants as of 2019. It is the 5th largest city in Sweden. It is the seat of Linköping Municipality and the capital of Östergötland County.Linköping is also the episcopal see of the Diocese of Linköping (Church of Sweden) and is well known for its cathedral.