Åmål
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
155 km north of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 11,679 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Åmål, Fengersfors, Tösse
- 📐 Area: 483 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 305 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 Åmål Municipality?
Åmål Municipality had 11,679 residents on December 31, 2025, down 762 (6.1%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Åmål Municipality in?
Åmål 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 Åmål Municipality?
The largest urban area is Åmål with 8,954 residents, followed by Fengersfors (336) and Tösse (319). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Åmål from Göteborg?
Åmål is about 155 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south of Åmål. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Åmål from Stockholm?
Åmål is about 305 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Åmål Municipality?
The land area of Åmål Municipality is 483 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 24 residents per km².
What is Åmål Municipality known for?
Åmål Municipality is known for its location on the western shore of Lake Vänern, the wooden old town that survived the fire of 1901, the Åmål Blues Fest held every year since 1992 and the 1998 film Fucking Åmål. Åmål is Dalsland's only town.