Götene
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Götene: 130 km north-east of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 13,223 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Götene, Källby, Lundsbrunn
- 📐 Area: 407 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 275 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 Götene Municipality?
Götene Municipality had 13,223 residents on December 31, 2025, up 29 (0.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Götene Municipality in?
Götene 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 Götene Municipality?
The largest urban area is Götene with 5,153 residents, followed by Källby (1,511), Lundsbrunn (901), Hällekis (618) and Källby norra (339). In total the municipality has 5 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Götene from Göteborg?
Götene is about 130 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south-west of Götene. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Götene from Stockholm?
Götene is about 275 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Götene Municipality?
The land area is 407 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 33 residents per km².
What is Götene Municipality known for?
Götene Municipality is known for Kinnekulle, the flat-topped mountain by Lake Vänern called the flowering mountain, and Husaby Church, where Olof Skötkonung is said to have been baptized. The Kinnekulle trail passes deciduous forest and old limestone quarries.