Lessebo Municipality: Hovmantorp, Lessebo, Kosta
- 📍 Location: Kronoberg County,
Hovmantorp: 24 km south-east of Växjö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 8,115 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Hovmantorp, Lessebo, Kosta
- 📐 Area: 414 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 330 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 Lessebo Municipality?
Lessebo Municipality had 8,115 residents on December 31, 2025, down 540 (6.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Lessebo Municipality in?
Lessebo Municipality is in Kronoberg County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 8 municipalities and its seat is Växjö.
What are the largest towns in Lessebo Municipality?
The largest urban area is Hovmantorp with 3,208 residents, followed by Lessebo (2,881), Kosta (836) and Skruv (485). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Hovmantorp from Växjö?
Hovmantorp is about 24 km from the county seat Växjö in a straight line; Växjö lies to the north-west of Hovmantorp. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Hovmantorp from Stockholm?
Hovmantorp is about 330 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Lessebo Municipality?
The land area is 414 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 20 residents per km².
What is Lessebo Municipality known for?
Lessebo Municipality lies in the Kingdom of Crystal and is known for the Kosta Boda glassworks, founded in 1742, and the Lessebo handmade paper mill from 1693. It is also linked to emigration history, with Vilhelm Moberg's Ljuder and the Emigrants' Walk trail.