Bengtsfors
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Bengtsfors: 150 km north of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 8,955 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Bengtsfors, Dals Långed, Billingsfors
- 📐 Area: 888 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 Bengtsfors Municipality?
Bengtsfors Municipality had 8,955 residents on December 31, 2025, down 636 (6.6%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Bengtsfors Municipality in?
Bengtsfors 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 Bengtsfors Municipality?
The largest urban area is Bengtsfors with 3,102 residents, followed by Dals Långed (1,337), Billingsfors (954), Bäckefors (632) and Skåpafors (322). In total the municipality has 5 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Bengtsfors from Göteborg?
Bengtsfors is about 150 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south of Bengtsfors. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Bengtsfors from Stockholm?
Bengtsfors is about 335 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Bengtsfors Municipality?
The land area is 888 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 10 residents per km².
What is Bengtsfors Municipality known for?
Bengtsfors Municipality in Dalsland is known for the Dalsland Canal and its many lakes, popular for canoeing and fishing. Each year it hosts the Dalslands Kanot Marathon, one of Sweden's largest canoe races.