Markaryd
- 📍 Location: Kronoberg County,
Markaryd: 86 km south-west of Växjö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 9,862 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Markaryd, Strömsnäsbruk, Traryd
- 📐 Area: 519 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 415 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 Markaryd Municipality?
Markaryd Municipality had 9,862 residents on December 31, 2025, down 511 (4.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Markaryd Municipality in?
Markaryd 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 Markaryd Municipality?
The largest urban area is Markaryd with 5,085 residents, followed by Strömsnäsbruk (2,216) and Traryd (659). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Markaryd from Växjö?
Markaryd is about 86 km from the county seat Växjö in a straight line; Växjö lies to the north-east of Markaryd. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Markaryd from Stockholm?
Markaryd is about 415 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Markaryd Municipality?
The land area is 519 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 19 residents per km².
What is Markaryd Municipality known for?
Markaryd Municipality is known as the headquarters of Nibe Industrier and for its timber industry. The Lagan river offers fishing, canoeing and camping, and moose safaris are arranged just east of the town of Markaryd.