Höganäs
- 📍 Location: Skåne County,
Höganäs: 75 km north-west of Malmö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 28,489 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Höganäs, Viken, Jonstorp
- 📐 Area: 144 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 475 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 Höganäs Municipality?
Höganäs Municipality had 28,489 residents on December 31, 2025, up 1,321 (4.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Höganäs Municipality in?
Höganäs 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 Höganäs Municipality?
The largest urban area is Höganäs with 16,274 residents, followed by Viken (5,162), Jonstorp (2,203), Arild (757) and Mölle (545). In total the municipality has 8 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Höganäs from Malmö?
Höganäs is about 75 km from the county seat Malmö in a straight line; Malmö lies to the south-east of Höganäs. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Höganäs from Stockholm?
Höganäs is about 475 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Höganäs Municipality?
The land area is 144 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 198 residents per km².
What is Höganäs Municipality known for?
Höganäs Municipality is known for Kullaberg with the Kullen Lighthouse, the villages of Mölle and Arild, and the Nimis artwork. The town is known for Höganäs Keramik ceramics and Höganäs AB, one of the world's largest iron powder makers, rooted in coal mining.