Årjäng
- 📍 Location: Värmland County,
Årjäng: 79 km west of Karlstad - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 9,734 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Årjäng, Töcksfors
- 📐 Area: 1,417 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 335 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 Årjäng Municipality?
Årjäng Municipality had 9,734 residents on December 31, 2025, down 262 (2.6%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Årjäng Municipality in?
Årjäng Municipality is in Värmland County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 16 municipalities and its seat is Karlstad.
What are the largest towns in Årjäng Municipality?
The largest urban area is Årjäng with 3,328 residents, followed by Töcksfors (1,292). In total the municipality has 2 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Årjäng from Karlstad?
Årjäng is about 79 km from the county seat Karlstad in a straight line; Karlstad lies to the east of Årjäng. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Årjäng from Stockholm?
Årjäng is about 335 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Årjäng Municipality?
The land area is 1,417 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 6.9 residents per km².
What is Årjäng Municipality known for?
Årjäng Municipality is known for trotting at Årjängstravet with its annual V75 race, the Båstnäs car cemetery and the Årjäng troll statue. The landscape is forested and hilly with many lakes, linked to Lake Vänern via Lake Silen and the Dalsland Canal.