Köping
- 📍 Location: Västmanland County,
32 km west of Västerås - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 25,610 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Köping, Kolsva, Munktorp
- 📐 Area: 607 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 120 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 Köping Municipality?
Köping Municipality had 25,610 residents on December 31, 2025, down 475 (1.8%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Köping Municipality in?
Köping Municipality is in Västmanland County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 10 municipalities and its seat is Västerås.
What are the largest towns in Köping Municipality?
The largest urban area is Köping with 18,605 residents, followed by Kolsva (2,375) and Munktorp (503). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Köping from Västerås?
Köping is about 32 km from the county seat Västerås in a straight line; Västerås lies to the east of Köping. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Köping from Stockholm?
Köping is about 120 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Köping Municipality?
The land area of Köping Municipality is 607 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 42 residents per km².
What is Köping Municipality known for?
Köping Municipality is known for the large Volvo plant built up in the 1920s and for the bed maker Hästens. The town is associated with the chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele, and Köping Church from around 1300 stands by the town square.