Eksjö
- 📍 Location: Jönköping County,
Eksjö: 48 km east of Jönköping - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 17,660 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Eksjö, Mariannelund, Ingatorp
- 📐 Area: 803 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 260 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 Eksjö Municipality?
Eksjö Municipality had 17,660 residents on December 31, 2025, down 128 (0.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Eksjö Municipality in?
Eksjö Municipality is in Jönköping County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 13 municipalities and its seat is Jönköping.
What are the largest towns in Eksjö Municipality?
The largest urban area is Eksjö with 11,077 residents, followed by Mariannelund (1,518), Ingatorp (486), Hult (408) and Hjältevad (334). In total the municipality has 6 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Eksjö from Jönköping?
Eksjö is about 48 km from the county seat Jönköping in a straight line; Jönköping lies to the west of Eksjö. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Eksjö from Stockholm?
Eksjö is about 260 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Eksjö Municipality?
The land area is 803 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 22 residents per km².
What is Eksjö Municipality known for?
Eksjö Municipality is known for the wooden town of Eksjö, with an old town from the 1600s and 1700s, its long garrison history with the Göta Engineer Regiment, and the artist Albert Engström, featured at Eksjö Museum. It also hosts the Eksjö culture festival.