Färgelanda
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Färgelanda: 96 km north of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 6,288 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Färgelanda, Högsäter, Ödeborg
- 📐 Area: 592 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 360 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 Färgelanda Municipality?
Färgelanda Municipality had 6,288 residents on December 31, 2025, down 370 (5.6%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Färgelanda Municipality in?
Färgelanda Municipality is in Västra Götaland County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 49 municipalities and its seat is Göteborg.
What are the largest towns in Färgelanda Municipality?
The largest urban area is Färgelanda with 1,938 residents, followed by Högsäter (695), Ödeborg (575) and Stigen (426). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Färgelanda from Göteborg?
Färgelanda is about 96 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south of Färgelanda. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Färgelanda from Stockholm?
Färgelanda is about 360 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Färgelanda Municipality?
The land area is 592 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 11 residents per km².
What is Färgelanda Municipality known for?
Färgelanda Municipality in Dalsland is known for the Ödeborg rock carvings, the Ödeborgs Fornsal museum and about 140 Iron Age grave fields. The Kroppefjäll nature reserve and Lake Ellenösjön, popular for pikeperch fishing, attract outdoor visitors.