Mark Municipality: Kinna, Fritsla, Sätila
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Kinna: 49 km south-east of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 35,134 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Kinna, Fritsla, Sätila
- 📐 Area: 934 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 375 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 Mark Municipality?
Mark Municipality had 35,134 residents on December 31, 2025, up 238 (0.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Mark Municipality in?
Mark 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 Mark Municipality?
The largest urban area is Kinna with 15,507 residents, followed by Fritsla (2,346), Sätila (1,493), Horred (1,283) and Hyssna (780). In total the municipality has 13 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Kinna from Göteborg?
Kinna is about 49 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the north-west of Kinna. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Kinna from Stockholm?
Kinna is about 375 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Mark Municipality?
The land area is 934 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 38 residents per km².
What is Mark Municipality known for?
Mark Municipality is known as the Fabric Kingdom and the cradle of the Swedish textile industry, with the Rydal museum and firms such as Almedahls, Ekelund and Ludvig Svensson. It is also home to Öresten, a Danish fortress taken by Sweden in 1470.