Kalmar
- 📍 Location: Kalmar County,
county seat - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 73,068 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Kalmar, Lindsdal, Smedby
- 📐 Area: 960 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 315 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 Kalmar Municipality?
Kalmar Municipality had 73,068 residents on December 31, 2025, up 2,739 (3.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Kalmar Municipality in?
Kalmar 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 Kalmar Municipality?
The largest urban area is Kalmar with 42,622 residents, followed by Lindsdal (6,061), Smedby (3,742), Ljungbyholm (2,008) and Rinkabyholm (1,642). In total the municipality has 18 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
Is Kalmar a county seat?
Yes, Kalmar is the county seat of Kalmar County, home of the County Administrative Board. The county has 12 municipalities.
How far is Kalmar from Stockholm?
Kalmar is about 315 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Kalmar Municipality?
The land area of Kalmar Municipality is 960 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 76 residents per km².
What is Kalmar Municipality known for?
Kalmar Municipality is known for Kalmar Castle, the Kalmar Union concluded here in 1397, the cathedral on Kvarnholmen and the Öland Bridge to Öland. South of the city stands Hagby Church, the largest medieval round church in the Nordic countries.