Munkedal is a locality and the seat of Munkedal Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 3,718 inhabitants in 2010. Joakim Andersson, an ice hockey player for the Detroit Red Wings, grew up in Munkedal. Olympian Erland Koch was born here. The Battle of Kvistrum took place near the town. References Populated places in Västra Götaland County Populated places in Munkedal Municipality Municipal seats of Västra Götaland County Swedish municipal seats