Alingsås
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
42 km north-east of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 42,861 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Alingsås, Ingared, Sollebrunn
- 📐 Area: 474 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 355 km in a straight line
- ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- 💰 Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alingsås Municipality?
Alingsås Municipality had 42,861 residents on December 31, 2025, up 1,259 (3.0%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Alingsås Municipality in?
Alingsås Municipality is in Västra Götaland County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 49 municipalities and its seat is Göteborg.
What are the largest towns in Alingsås Municipality?
The largest urban area is Alingsås with 27,895 residents, followed by Ingared (3,099), Sollebrunn (1,400), Västerbodarna (1,392) and Gräfsnäs (417). In total the municipality has 10 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Alingsås from Göteborg?
Alingsås is about 42 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south-west of Alingsås. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Alingsås from Stockholm?
Alingsås is about 355 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Alingsås Municipality?
The land area of Alingsås Municipality is 474 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 90 residents per km².
What is Alingsås Municipality known for?
Alingsås Municipality is known for Jonas Alströmer, who introduced the potato to Sweden and built up the textile industry, and for the Potato Festival. The town is called the Capital of Fika and hosts the Lights in Alingsås festival every October.