Munkfors
- 📍 Location: Värmland County,
Munkfors: 51 km north of Karlstad - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 3,637 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Munkfors
- 📐 Area: 142 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 260 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 Munkfors Municipality?
Munkfors Municipality had 3,637 residents on December 31, 2025, down 88 (2.4%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Munkfors Municipality in?
Munkfors Municipality is in Värmland County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 16 municipalities and its seat is Karlstad.
What are the largest towns in Munkfors Municipality?
The only urban area in the municipality is Munkfors, with 2,841 residents (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Munkfors from Karlstad?
Munkfors is about 51 km from the county seat Karlstad in a straight line; Karlstad lies to the south of Munkfors. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Munkfors from Stockholm?
Munkfors is about 260 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Munkfors Municipality?
The land area is 142 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 26 residents per km².
What is Munkfors Municipality known for?
Munkfors Municipality is known for industrial traditions dating from the founding of Munkfors bruk in the 1670s, and today Voestalpine Precision Strip makes cold-rolled steel strip there. The Klarälven river meanders through the area, and Ransäter has the Geijer museum and Erlandergården.