Håbo Municipality: Bålsta, Slottsskogen, Råby
- 📍 Location: Uppsala County,
Bålsta: 33 km south of Uppsala - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 23,252 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Bålsta, Slottsskogen, Råby
- 📐 Area: 144 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 40 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 Håbo Municipality?
Håbo Municipality had 23,252 residents on December 31, 2025, up 1,233 (5.6%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Håbo Municipality in?
Håbo Municipality is in Uppsala County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 8 municipalities and its seat is Uppsala.
What are the largest towns in Håbo Municipality?
The largest urban area is Bålsta with 16,205 residents, followed by Slottsskogen (1,788), Råby (972), Krägga (686) and Vibyäng (573). In total the municipality has 8 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Bålsta from Uppsala?
Bålsta is about 33 km from the county seat Uppsala in a straight line; Uppsala lies to the north of Bålsta. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Bålsta from Stockholm?
Bålsta is about 40 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Håbo Municipality?
The land area is 144 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 161 residents per km².
What is Håbo Municipality known for?
Håbo Municipality is known for Skokloster Castle, a Baroque castle on Lake Mälaren built by Carl Gustaf Wrangel and home to a large 17th-century weapons collection. The seat, Bålsta, has had a Stockholm commuter rail link since 2001.