Helsingborg
- 📍 Location: Skåne County,
56 km north of Malmö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 152,776 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Helsingborg, Rydebäck, Påarp
- 📐 Area: 345 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 485 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 Helsingborg Municipality?
Helsingborg Municipality had 152,776 residents on December 31, 2025, up 3,496 (2.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Helsingborg Municipality in?
Helsingborg Municipality is in Skåne County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 33 municipalities and its seat is Malmö.
What are the largest towns in Helsingborg Municipality?
The largest urban area is Helsingborg with 116,029 residents, followed by Rydebäck (6,597), Påarp (5,882), Ödåkra (5,768) and Hittarp (4,554). In total the municipality has 15 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Helsingborg from Malmö?
Helsingborg is about 56 km from the county seat Malmö in a straight line; Malmö lies to the south of Helsingborg. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Helsingborg from Stockholm?
Helsingborg is about 485 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Helsingborg Municipality?
The land area of Helsingborg Municipality is 345 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 443 residents per km².
What is Helsingborg Municipality known for?
Helsingborg Municipality is known for the medieval fortress Kärnan, Sofiero Palace and the round-the-clock ferries to Helsingør across the Öresund. IKEA has its international headquarters here, and the city is also known for Ramlösa mineral water and Zoégas coffee.