Degerfors
- 📍 Location: Örebro County,
Degerfors: 45 km west of Örebro - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 9,237 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Degerfors, Svartå
- 📐 Area: 386 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 205 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 Degerfors Municipality?
Degerfors Municipality had 9,237 residents on December 31, 2025, down 394 (4.1%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Degerfors Municipality in?
Degerfors Municipality is in Örebro County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 12 municipalities and its seat is Örebro.
What are the largest towns in Degerfors Municipality?
The largest urban area is Degerfors with 7,047 residents, followed by Svartå (439). In total the municipality has 2 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Degerfors from Örebro?
Degerfors is about 45 km from the county seat Örebro in a straight line; Örebro lies to the east of Degerfors. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Degerfors from Stockholm?
Degerfors is about 205 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Degerfors Municipality?
The land area is 386 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 24 residents per km².
What is Degerfors Municipality known for?
Degerfors Municipality is known for its steelworks, now owned by Outokumpu, and for the football club Degerfors IF, which has spent many seasons in Allsvenskan. Just south of the town lies the Sveafallen nature reserve with small canyons and giant's kettles.