Kristianstad
- 📍 Location: Skåne County,
86 km north-east of Malmö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 85,908 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Kristianstad, Åhus, Hammar
- 📐 Area: 1,249 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 435 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 Kristianstad Municipality?
Kristianstad Municipality had 85,908 residents on December 31, 2025, down 309 (0.4%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Kristianstad Municipality in?
Kristianstad Municipality is in Skåne County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 33 municipalities and its seat is Malmö.
What are the largest towns in Kristianstad Municipality?
The largest urban area is Kristianstad with 41,198 residents, followed by Åhus (10,877), Hammar (3,585), Tollarp (3,385) and Fjälkinge (1,872). In total the municipality has 27 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Kristianstad from Malmö?
Kristianstad is about 86 km from the county seat Malmö in a straight line; Malmö lies to the south-west of Kristianstad. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Kristianstad from Stockholm?
Kristianstad is about 435 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Kristianstad Municipality?
The land area of Kristianstad Municipality is 1,249 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 69 residents per km².
What is Kristianstad Municipality known for?
Kristianstad Municipality is known for the town founded by Christian IV in 1614, with its Renaissance plan and Holy Trinity Church, and the Kristianstads Vattenrike biosphere reserve. Absolut Vodka is made in Åhus, home of Europe's largest beach handball tournament. Sweden's lowest point is here.