Alvesta
- 📍 Location: Kronoberg County,
Alvesta: 14 km west of Växjö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 19,687 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Alvesta, Moheda, Vislanda
- 📐 Area: 978 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 340 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 Alvesta Municipality?
Alvesta Municipality had 19,687 residents on December 31, 2025, down 537 (2.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Alvesta Municipality in?
Alvesta Municipality is in Kronoberg County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 8 municipalities and its seat is Växjö.
What are the largest towns in Alvesta Municipality?
The largest urban area is Alvesta with 9,172 residents, followed by Moheda (1,836), Vislanda (1,809), Grimslöv (597) and Torpsbruk (308). In total the municipality has 6 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Alvesta from Växjö?
Alvesta is about 14 km from the county seat Växjö in a straight line; Växjö lies to the east of Alvesta. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Alvesta from Stockholm?
Alvesta is about 340 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Alvesta Municipality?
The land area is 978 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 20 residents per km².
What is Alvesta Municipality known for?
Alvesta is an important railway junction in Småland and known for the Huseby manor with several museums. The municipality is heavily forested, with Småland's largest beech forest area by Lake Åsnen, and has several medieval churches.