Linköping
- 📍 Location: Östergötland County,
county seat - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 168,714 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Linköping, Ljungsbro, Malmslätt
- 📐 Area: 1,434 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 175 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 Linköping Municipality?
Linköping Municipality had 168,714 residents on December 31, 2025, up 4,098 (2.5%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Linköping Municipality in?
Linköping Municipality is in Östergötland County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 13 municipalities and its seat is Linköping.
What are the largest towns in Linköping Municipality?
The largest urban area is Linköping with 116,851 residents, followed by Ljungsbro (7,215), Malmslätt (4,886), Sturefors (3,438) and Tallboda (3,258). In total the municipality has 22 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
Is Linköping a county seat?
Yes, Linköping is the county seat of Östergötland County, home of the County Administrative Board. The county has 13 municipalities.
How far is Linköping from Stockholm?
Linköping is about 175 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Linköping Municipality?
The land area of Linköping Municipality is 1,434 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 118 residents per km².
What is Linköping Municipality known for?
Linköping Municipality is known for Linköping University, Saab, which builds the Gripen fighter jet here, the medieval Linköping Cathedral and the open-air museum Gamla Linköping. The city is often called the flight city.