Karlskoga
- 📍 Location: Örebro County,
40 km west of Örebro - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 30,128 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Karlskoga, Valåsen och Labbsand
- 📐 Area: 470 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 200 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 Karlskoga Municipality?
Karlskoga Municipality had 30,128 residents on December 31, 2025, down 135 (0.4%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Karlskoga Municipality in?
Karlskoga Municipality is in Örebro County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 12 municipalities and its seat is Örebro.
What are the largest towns in Karlskoga Municipality?
The largest urban area is Karlskoga with 27,261 residents, followed by Valåsen och Labbsand (425). In total the municipality has 2 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Karlskoga from Örebro?
Karlskoga is about 40 km from the county seat Örebro in a straight line; Örebro lies to the east of Karlskoga. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Karlskoga from Stockholm?
Karlskoga is about 200 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Karlskoga Municipality?
The land area of Karlskoga Municipality is 470 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 64 residents per km².
What is Karlskoga Municipality known for?
Karlskoga Municipality is known for its defence industry built around Bofors, today including BAE Systems Bofors and Saab Bofors Dynamics, for Alfred Nobel's Björkborn Manor and for Lake Möckeln. The Gelleråsen circuit, home of the Kanonloppet race, lies nearby.