Hammarö Municipality: Skoghall, Rud, Tye
- 📍 Location: Värmland County,
Skoghall: 7 km south-west of Karlstad - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 16,932 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Skoghall, Rud, Tye
- 📐 Area: 60 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 260 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 Hammarö Municipality?
Hammarö Municipality had 16,932 residents on December 31, 2025, up 264 (1.6%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Hammarö Municipality in?
Hammarö Municipality is in Värmland County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 16 municipalities and its seat is Karlstad.
What are the largest towns in Hammarö Municipality?
The largest urban area is Skoghall with 14,610 residents, followed by Rud (752), Tye (392) and Vidöåsen (286). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Skoghall from Karlstad?
Skoghall is about 7 km from the county seat Karlstad in a straight line; Karlstad lies to the north-east of Skoghall. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Skoghall from Stockholm?
Skoghall is about 260 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Hammarö Municipality?
The land area is 60 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 282 residents per km².
What is Hammarö Municipality known for?
Hammarö Municipality consists of islands in Lake Vänern, with Hammarön being the lake's third largest island. It is known for the Stora Enso Skoghall board mill and the chemical company AkzoNobel, and lies close to Karlstad.