Mellerud
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Mellerud: 115 km north of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 9,038 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Mellerud, Dals Rostock, Åsensbruk
- 📐 Area: 516 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 330 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 Mellerud Municipality?
Mellerud Municipality had 9,038 residents on December 31, 2025, down 274 (2.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Mellerud Municipality in?
Mellerud 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 Mellerud Municipality?
The largest urban area is Mellerud with 3,974 residents, followed by Dals Rostock (775) and Åsensbruk (620). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Mellerud from Göteborg?
Mellerud is about 115 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south of Mellerud. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Mellerud from Stockholm?
Mellerud is about 330 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Mellerud Municipality?
The land area is 516 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 18 residents per km².
What is Mellerud Municipality known for?
Mellerud Municipality is known for the Dalsland Canal with the famous aqueduct at Håverud, and for the Lake Vänern archipelago and sandy beaches to the east. It also has Dalaborg fortress from 1304, and the Kanalyran festival has been held since 1968.