Fagersta
- 📍 Location: Västmanland County,
60 km north-west of Västerås - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 12,915 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Fagersta, Hedkärra
- 📐 Area: 270 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 150 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 Fagersta Municipality?
Fagersta Municipality had 12,915 residents on December 31, 2025, down 352 (2.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Fagersta Municipality in?
Fagersta Municipality is in Västmanland County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 10 municipalities and its seat is Västerås.
What are the largest towns in Fagersta Municipality?
The largest urban area is Fagersta with 11,771 residents, followed by Hedkärra (203). In total the municipality has 2 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Fagersta from Västerås?
Fagersta is about 60 km from the county seat Västerås in a straight line; Västerås lies to the south-east of Fagersta. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Fagersta from Stockholm?
Fagersta is about 150 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Fagersta Municipality?
The land area of Fagersta Municipality is 270 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 48 residents per km².
What is Fagersta Municipality known for?
Fagersta Municipality is known for its steel and metal industry, with companies such as Seco Tools and Fagersta Stainless, and for Engelsberg Ironworks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. It lies in Bergslagen, where mining began in the 15th century.