Gullspång
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Gullspång: 190 km north-east of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 4,949 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Gullspång, Hova, Otterbäcken
- 📐 Area: 317 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 230 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 Gullspång Municipality?
Gullspång Municipality had 4,949 residents on December 31, 2025, down 220 (4.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Gullspång Municipality in?
Gullspång 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 Gullspång Municipality?
The largest urban area is Gullspång with 1,579 residents, followed by Hova (1,225) and Otterbäcken (606). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Gullspång from Göteborg?
Gullspång is about 190 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south-west of Gullspång. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Gullspång from Stockholm?
Gullspång is about 230 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Gullspång Municipality?
The land area is 317 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 16 residents per km².
What is Gullspång Municipality known for?
Gullspång is known for the Hova Riddarvecka medieval festival, held since 1990, and the northern part of Tiveden National Park. Gullspång town has a salmon ladder for the local Gullspång salmon and Ribbingsfors manor, home of author Frans G. Bengtsson from 1939 to 1954.