Ljungby
- 📍 Location: Kronoberg County,
Ljungby: 52 km west of Växjö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 28,132 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Ljungby, Lagan, Ryssby
- 📐 Area: 1,755 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 370 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 Ljungby Municipality?
Ljungby Municipality had 28,132 residents on December 31, 2025, down 269 (0.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Ljungby Municipality in?
Ljungby 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 Ljungby Municipality?
The largest urban area is Ljungby with 16,076 residents, followed by Lagan (1,626), Ryssby (744), Lidhult (615) and Kånna (312). In total the municipality has 7 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Ljungby from Växjö?
Ljungby is about 52 km from the county seat Växjö in a straight line; Växjö lies to the east of Ljungby. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Ljungby from Stockholm?
Ljungby is about 370 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Ljungby Municipality?
The land area is 1,755 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 16 residents per km².
What is Ljungby Municipality known for?
Ljungby Municipality is known for Lake Bolmen, Sweden's tenth largest lake, and for oral storytelling, with the Museum of Legends and an annual storytelling festival. It also has the Replösa runestone, the Ljungberg Museum and manufacturers such as Svetruck and LL-Skogsmaskiner.