Motala
- 📍 Location: Östergötland County,
37 km north-west of Linköping - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 43,131 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Motala, Borensberg, Tjällmo
- 📐 Area: 987 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 195 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 Motala Municipality?
Motala Municipality had 43,131 residents on December 31, 2025, down 509 (1.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Motala Municipality in?
Motala 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 Motala Municipality?
The largest urban area is Motala with 31,367 residents, followed by Borensberg (3,119), Tjällmo (487), Fornåsa (465) and Nykyrka (390). In total the municipality has 10 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Motala from Linköping?
Motala is about 37 km from the county seat Linköping in a straight line; Linköping lies to the south-east of Motala. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Motala from Stockholm?
Motala is about 195 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Motala Municipality?
The land area of Motala Municipality is 987 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 44 residents per km².
What is Motala Municipality known for?
Motala Municipality is known for the Göta Canal and its location where Lake Vättern drains into Motala ström, for the industrial heritage of Motala Verkstad, and for the Motor Museum, the Broadcasting Museum at the longwave station and the 17th-century Medevi spa.