Kungsbacka
- 📍 Location: Halland County,
Kungsbacka: 105 km north-west of Halmstad - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 86,332 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Onsala, Åsa, Vallda
- 📐 Area: 609 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 405 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 Kungsbacka Municipality?
Kungsbacka Municipality had 86,332 residents on December 31, 2025, up 1,402 (1.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Kungsbacka Municipality in?
Kungsbacka Municipality is in Halland County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 6 municipalities and its seat is Halmstad.
What are the largest towns in Kungsbacka Municipality?
The largest urban area is Onsala with 12,486 residents, followed by Åsa (6,102), Vallda (3,981), Frillesås (3,773) and Fjärås kyrkby (2,810). In total the municipality has 15 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023). Statistics Sweden (2023) counts Kungsbacka as part of the Gothenburg urban area.
How far is Kungsbacka from Halmstad?
Kungsbacka is about 105 km from the county seat Halmstad in a straight line; Halmstad lies to the south-east of Kungsbacka. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Kungsbacka from Stockholm?
Kungsbacka is about 405 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Kungsbacka Municipality?
The land area is 609 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 142 residents per km².
What is Kungsbacka Municipality known for?
Kungsbacka Municipality is known for its coast and skerries with nature reserves, Tjolöholm Castle on the Kungsbacka Fjord and Onsala Space Observatory, Sweden's first radio astronomy observatory. Another landmark is the glacial ridge Fjärås bräcka.