Lilla Edet
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Lilla Edet: 48 km north of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 14,398 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Lilla Edet, Lödöse, Lilla Edet västra
- 📐 Area: 317 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 365 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 Lilla Edet Municipality?
Lilla Edet Municipality had 14,398 residents on December 31, 2025, up 116 (0.8%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Lilla Edet Municipality in?
Lilla Edet Municipality is in Västra Götaland County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 49 municipalities and its seat is Göteborg.
What are the largest towns in Lilla Edet Municipality?
The largest urban area is Lilla Edet with 3,907 residents, followed by Lödöse (1,895), Lilla Edet västra (1,622), Göta (1,270) and Nygård (508). In total the municipality has 8 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Lilla Edet from Göteborg?
Lilla Edet is about 48 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south of Lilla Edet. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Lilla Edet from Stockholm?
Lilla Edet is about 365 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Lilla Edet Municipality?
The land area is 317 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 45 residents per km².
What is Lilla Edet Municipality known for?
Lilla Edet lies on the Göta älv river and is known for Lödöse, the medieval trading town that was the original site of Gothenburg, now with a museum. The Edet paper mill makes tissue paper, and the Lilla Edet power station harnesses the river's drop.