Mjölby
- 📍 Location: Östergötland County,
Mjölby: 31 km west of Linköping - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 28,823 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Mjölby, Mantorp, Skänninge
- 📐 Area: 549 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 205 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 Mjölby Municipality?
Mjölby Municipality had 28,823 residents on December 31, 2025, up 863 (3.1%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Mjölby Municipality in?
Mjölby Municipality is in Östergötland County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 13 municipalities and its seat is Linköping.
What are the largest towns in Mjölby Municipality?
The largest urban area is Mjölby with 14,282 residents, followed by Mantorp (4,260), Skänninge (3,374), Väderstad (544) and Sya (287). In total the municipality has 7 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Mjölby from Linköping?
Mjölby is about 31 km from the county seat Linköping in a straight line; Linköping lies to the east of Mjölby. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Mjölby from Stockholm?
Mjölby is about 205 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Mjölby Municipality?
The land area is 549 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 52 residents per km².
What is Mjölby Municipality known for?
Mjölby is known for its forklift industry, where BT builds trucks for Toyota, and for Skänninge, one of Sweden's oldest towns with a medieval church and an annual market. Mantorp has a motor circuit and a trotting track, and bird lake Tåkern lies west.