Nybro
- 📍 Location: Kalmar County,
Nybro: 29 km west of Kalmar - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 19,803 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Nybro, Orrefors, Alsterbro
- 📐 Area: 1,177 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 315 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 Nybro Municipality?
Nybro Municipality had 19,803 residents on December 31, 2025, down 470 (2.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Nybro Municipality in?
Nybro 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 Nybro Municipality?
The largest urban area is Nybro with 13,584 residents, followed by Orrefors (663), Alsterbro (419), Örsjö (379) and Bäckebo (232). In total the municipality has 7 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Nybro from Kalmar?
Nybro is about 29 km from the county seat Kalmar in a straight line; Kalmar lies to the east of Nybro. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Nybro from Stockholm?
Nybro is about 315 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Nybro Municipality?
The land area is 1,177 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 17 residents per km².
What is Nybro Municipality known for?
Nybro Municipality lies in the Kingdom of Crystal and is known for its glassworks in Orrefors, Pukeberg and Nybro. Wooden floor maker Kährs is a major employer, and Nybro's ice hockey arena is one of the oldest in Sweden.