Huskvarna (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈhʉ̂ːsˌkvɑːɳa] ⓘ; formerly spelled Husqvarna) constitutes the eastern part of Jönköping, a city in the Swedish province of Småland, and has a population of about 24,000.
[citation needed] The name Huskvarna translates to House Mill.
Since the local government reform in 1971, it is administratively within Jönköping Municipality.
A royal rifle manufacturer was established in Husqvarna, as it was originally spelled, in 1689, and lasted until 1757, when it was sold to private owners.
Today, it is known as Husqvarna AB, a multinational company with a focus on gardening and outdoor tools.