Kumla
- 📍 Location: Örebro County,
17 km south of Örebro - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 22,665 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Kumla, Åbytorp, Ekeby
- 📐 Area: 205 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 170 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 Kumla Municipality?
Kumla Municipality had 22,665 residents on December 31, 2025, up 803 (3.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Kumla Municipality in?
Kumla 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 Kumla Municipality?
The largest urban area is Kumla with 17,889 residents, followed by Åbytorp (821), Ekeby (482) and Sannahed (481). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Kumla from Örebro?
Kumla is about 17 km from the county seat Örebro in a straight line; Örebro lies to the north of Kumla. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Kumla from Stockholm?
Kumla is about 170 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Kumla Municipality?
The land area of Kumla Municipality is 205 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 111 residents per km².
What is Kumla Municipality known for?
Kumla Municipality is known for Kumla Prison, the largest prison in Sweden, and its history as a shoemaking town with a shoe industry museum. Kvarntorpshögen, a hill made of shale oil waste, hosts the Konst på hög art park and a ski slope.