Olofström
- 📍 Location: Blekinge County,
Olofström: 69 km west of Karlskrona - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 12,844 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Olofström, Jämshög, Kyrkhult
- 📐 Area: 391 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 400 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 Olofström Municipality?
Olofström Municipality had 12,844 residents on December 31, 2025, down 467 (3.5%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Olofström Municipality in?
Olofström Municipality is in Blekinge County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 5 municipalities and its seat is Karlskrona.
What are the largest towns in Olofström Municipality?
The largest urban area is Olofström with 7,628 residents, followed by Jämshög (1,533), Kyrkhult (976), Vilshult (268) and Gränum (250). In total the municipality has 5 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Olofström from Karlskrona?
Olofström is about 69 km from the county seat Karlskrona in a straight line; Karlskrona lies to the east of Olofström. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Olofström from Stockholm?
Olofström is about 400 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Olofström Municipality?
The land area is 391 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 33 residents per km².
What is Olofström Municipality known for?
Olofström Municipality is known for its car industry, where Volvo Cars is the largest employer. The area is largely forest and lakes, with a nature reserve around Lake Halen and Rävabacken, the highest point in Blekinge. Nobel laureate Harry Martinson was born in Jämshög.