Norrköping
- 📍 Location: Östergötland County,
40 km north-east of Linköping - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 144,904 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Norrköping, Åby, Lindö
- 📐 Area: 1,501 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 135 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 Norrköping Municipality?
Norrköping Municipality had 144,904 residents on December 31, 2025, up 1,426 (1.0%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Norrköping Municipality in?
Norrköping 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 Norrköping Municipality?
The largest urban area is Norrköping with 98,229 residents, followed by Åby (7,173), Lindö (5,241), Krokek (5,125) and Svärtinge (4,772). In total the municipality has 23 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Norrköping from Linköping?
Norrköping is about 40 km from the county seat Linköping in a straight line; Linköping lies to the south-west of Norrköping. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Norrköping from Stockholm?
Norrköping is about 135 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Norrköping Municipality?
The land area of Norrköping Municipality is 1,501 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 97 residents per km².
What is Norrköping Municipality known for?
Norrköping Municipality is known for its textile history and the Industrial Landscape along the Motala ström river, and for Kolmården Wildlife Park on Bråviken bay, the largest zoo in Scandinavia. It is also home to the Museum of Work and Östgöta Theatre.