Karlskrona
- 📍 Location: Blekinge County,
county seat - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 66,021 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Karlskrona, Rödeby, Nättraby
- 📐 Area: 1,047 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 380 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 Karlskrona Municipality?
Karlskrona Municipality had 66,021 residents on December 31, 2025, down 494 (0.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Karlskrona Municipality in?
Karlskrona Municipality is in Blekinge County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 5 municipalities and its seat is Karlskrona.
What are the largest towns in Karlskrona Municipality?
The largest urban area is Karlskrona with 36,423 residents, followed by Rödeby (3,473), Nättraby (3,338), Jämjö (2,674) and Hasslö (1,704). In total the municipality has 23 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
Is Karlskrona a county seat?
Yes, Karlskrona is the county seat of Blekinge County, home of the County Administrative Board. The county has 5 municipalities.
How far is Karlskrona from Stockholm?
Karlskrona is about 380 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Karlskrona Municipality?
The land area of Karlskrona Municipality is 1,047 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 63 residents per km².
What is Karlskrona Municipality known for?
Karlskrona Municipality is known for the Naval Port of Karlskrona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998 with Sweden's largest naval base and a baroque town laid out in the 1680s. It spreads over 30 islands in the Blekinge archipelago and has a Naval Museum.