Boxholm
- 📍 Location: Östergötland County,
Boxholm: 41 km south-west of Linköping - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 5,451 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Boxholm, Strålsnäs
- 📐 Area: 528 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 215 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 Boxholm Municipality?
Boxholm Municipality had 5,451 residents on December 31, 2025, up 10 (0.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Boxholm Municipality in?
Boxholm Municipality is in Östergötland County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 13 municipalities and its seat is Linköping.
What are the largest towns in Boxholm Municipality?
The largest urban area is Boxholm with 3,391 residents, followed by Strålsnäs (391). In total the municipality has 2 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Boxholm from Linköping?
Boxholm is about 41 km from the county seat Linköping in a straight line; Linköping lies to the north-east of Boxholm. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Boxholm from Stockholm?
Boxholm is about 215 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Boxholm Municipality?
The land area is 528 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 10 residents per km².
What is Boxholm Municipality known for?
Boxholm is known as an industrial town built around an ironworks founded in 1754, and steel producer Ovako has a production site there today. The municipality also has seven preserved Viking Age runestones and large forests with many lakes.