Mönsterås
- 📍 Location: Kalmar County,
Mönsterås: 42 km north of Kalmar - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 12,978 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Mönsterås, Blomstermåla, Timmernabben
- 📐 Area: 601 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 270 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 Mönsterås Municipality?
Mönsterås Municipality had 12,978 residents on December 31, 2025, down 286 (2.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Mönsterås Municipality in?
Mönsterås Municipality is in Kalmar County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 12 municipalities and its seat is Kalmar.
What are the largest towns in Mönsterås Municipality?
The largest urban area is Mönsterås with 5,127 residents, followed by Blomstermåla (2,249), Timmernabben (1,423), Fliseryd (710) and Oknö (337). In total the municipality has 5 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Mönsterås from Kalmar?
Mönsterås is about 42 km from the county seat Kalmar in a straight line; Kalmar lies to the south of Mönsterås. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Mönsterås from Stockholm?
Mönsterås is about 270 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Mönsterås Municipality?
The land area is 601 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 22 residents per km².
What is Mönsterås Municipality known for?
Mönsterås is known for Södra's pulp mill and sawmill, an archipelago of about 300 islands and islets, and the Emån and Alsterån rivers. Sights include the old trading post of Pataholm with preserved wooden houses and Dämman lighthouse from 1873.