Arboga
- 📍 Location: Västmanland County,
46 km south-west of Västerås - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 13,929 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Arboga, Götlunda, Medåker
- 📐 Area: 327 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 125 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 Arboga Municipality?
Arboga Municipality had 13,929 residents on December 31, 2025, down 110 (0.8%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Arboga Municipality in?
Arboga Municipality is in Västmanland County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 10 municipalities and its seat is Västerås.
What are the largest towns in Arboga Municipality?
The largest urban area is Arboga with 10,906 residents, followed by Götlunda (263) and Medåker (213). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Arboga from Västerås?
Arboga is about 46 km from the county seat Västerås in a straight line; Västerås lies to the north-east of Arboga. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Arboga from Stockholm?
Arboga is about 125 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Arboga Municipality?
The land area of Arboga Municipality is 327 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 43 residents per km².
What is Arboga Municipality known for?
Arboga Municipality is known as one of Sweden's oldest towns, founded in the 13th century, and as the site of the first Riksdag meeting in 1435. Its economy is dominated by metal and engineering industry, and it has the Södra hammaren nature reserve.