Laxå
- 📍 Location: Örebro County,
Laxå: 47 km south-west of Örebro - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 5,397 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Laxå, Finnerödja, Hasselfors
- 📐 Area: 605 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 200 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 Laxå Municipality?
Laxå Municipality had 5,397 residents on December 31, 2025, down 262 (4.6%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Laxå Municipality in?
Laxå 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 Laxå Municipality?
The largest urban area is Laxå with 3,161 residents, followed by Finnerödja (517) and Hasselfors (379). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Laxå from Örebro?
Laxå is about 47 km from the county seat Örebro in a straight line; Örebro lies to the north-east of Laxå. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Laxå from Stockholm?
Laxå is about 200 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Laxå Municipality?
The land area is 605 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 8.9 residents per km².
What is Laxå Municipality known for?
Laxå Municipality is known for Tiveden National Park, with wild forest and huge boulders. It also has the site of the 12th-century Ramundeboda convent, the Hasselfors ironworks tradition and strawberry growing around Finnerödja.