Emmaboda
- 📍 Location: Kalmar County,
Emmaboda: 51 km west of Kalmar - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 8,807 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Emmaboda, Vissefjärda, Johansfors
- 📐 Area: 692 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 Emmaboda Municipality?
Emmaboda Municipality had 8,807 residents on December 31, 2025, down 553 (5.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Emmaboda Municipality in?
Emmaboda Municipality is in Kalmar County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 12 municipalities and its seat is Kalmar.
What are the largest towns in Emmaboda Municipality?
The largest urban area is Emmaboda with 4,788 residents, followed by Vissefjärda (601), Johansfors (401) and Långasjö (332). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Emmaboda from Kalmar?
Emmaboda is about 51 km from the county seat Kalmar in a straight line; Kalmar lies to the east of Emmaboda. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Emmaboda from Stockholm?
Emmaboda is about 335 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Emmaboda Municipality?
The land area is 692 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 13 residents per km².
What is Emmaboda Municipality known for?
Emmaboda Municipality is part of the Kingdom of Crystal, with glassworks at Johansfors, Åfors and Boda. It is known for submersible pump manufacturing, the birthplace of author Vilhelm Moberg, Duvemåla from The Emigrants, and the Emmaboda festival every August.