Högsby
- 📍 Location: Kalmar County,
Högsby: 59 km north of Kalmar - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 5,134 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Högsby, Berga, Ruda
- 📐 Area: 754 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 270 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 Högsby Municipality?
Högsby Municipality had 5,134 residents on December 31, 2025, down 597 (10.4%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Högsby Municipality in?
Högsby Municipality is in Kalmar County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 12 municipalities and its seat is Kalmar.
What are the largest towns in Högsby Municipality?
The largest urban area is Högsby with 1,872 residents, followed by Berga (655), Ruda (556) and Fågelfors (368). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Högsby from Kalmar?
Högsby is about 59 km from the county seat Kalmar in a straight line; Kalmar lies to the south of Högsby. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Högsby from Stockholm?
Högsby is about 270 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Högsby Municipality?
The land area is 754 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 6.8 residents per km².
What is Högsby Municipality known for?
Högsby is largely forest and water, with the Emån and Alsterån rivers and Lake Allgunnen used for fishing and canoeing. Nationally protected heritage areas include the Högsby ridge with the 18th-century Bötterum inn and the Emån valley with a large stone-arch bridge.