Hjo
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Hjo: 150 km north-east of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 9,322 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Hjo, Korsberga
- 📐 Area: 298 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 245 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 Hjo Municipality?
Hjo Municipality had 9,322 residents on December 31, 2025, up 93 (1.0%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Hjo Municipality in?
Hjo 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 Hjo Municipality?
The largest urban area is Hjo with 6,427 residents, followed by Korsberga (227). In total the municipality has 2 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Hjo from Göteborg?
Hjo is about 150 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south-west of Hjo. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Hjo from Stockholm?
Hjo is about 245 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Hjo Municipality?
The land area is 298 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 31 residents per km².
What is Hjo Municipality known for?
Hjo Municipality on the western shore of Lake Vättern is known for the wooden town of Hjo, with an almost medieval street plan and part of Three Wooden Towns. It has the Guldkroksbadet bath, the steamship S/S Trafik, and the partly protected Hjo River.