Falkenberg
- 📍 Location: Halland County,
34 km north-west of Halmstad - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 47,321 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Falkenberg, Glommen, Slöinge
- 📐 Area: 1,113 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 425 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 Falkenberg Municipality?
Falkenberg Municipality had 47,321 residents on December 31, 2025, up 1,270 (2.8%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Falkenberg Municipality in?
Falkenberg Municipality is in Halland County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 6 municipalities and its seat is Halmstad.
What are the largest towns in Falkenberg Municipality?
The largest urban area is Falkenberg with 29,671 residents, followed by Glommen (1,329), Slöinge (1,077), Ullared (879) and Vessigebro (875). In total the municipality has 17 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Falkenberg from Halmstad?
Falkenberg is about 34 km from the county seat Halmstad in a straight line; Halmstad lies to the south-east of Falkenberg. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Falkenberg from Stockholm?
Falkenberg is about 425 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Falkenberg Municipality?
The land area of Falkenberg Municipality is 1,113 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 43 residents per km².
What is Falkenberg Municipality known for?
Falkenberg Municipality is known for the mouth of the Ätran river on the Kattegat, sandy beaches along the coast and the Gekås department store in Ullared. Its economy features food and engineering industries, including a large brewery.