Mariestad
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
155 km north-east of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 24,421 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Mariestad, Ullervad, Lugnås
- 📐 Area: 607 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 255 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 Mariestad Municipality?
Mariestad Municipality had 24,421 residents on December 31, 2025, down 92 (0.4%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Mariestad Municipality in?
Mariestad 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 Mariestad Municipality?
The largest urban area is Mariestad with 16,750 residents, followed by Ullervad (859), Lugnås (613), Lyrestad (468) and Sjötorp (420). In total the municipality has 5 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Mariestad from Göteborg?
Mariestad is about 155 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south-west of Mariestad. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Mariestad from Stockholm?
Mariestad is about 255 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Mariestad Municipality?
The land area of Mariestad Municipality is 607 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 40 residents per km².
What is Mariestad Municipality known for?
Mariestad Municipality is known for Sweden's largest freshwater archipelago in Lake Vänern, with islands such as Torsö and Brommö, and for Mariestad Cathedral. At Sjötorp the Göta Canal meets Vänern. Companies include Electrolux and the boat builder Nimbus in Lugnås.