Örebro
- 📍 Location: Örebro County,
county seat - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 160,687 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Örebro, Hovsta, Ekeby-Almby
- 📐 Area: 1,379 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 160 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 Örebro Municipality?
Örebro Municipality had 160,687 residents on December 31, 2025, up 4,306 (2.8%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Örebro Municipality in?
Örebro Municipality is in Örebro County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 12 municipalities and its seat is Örebro.
What are the largest towns in Örebro Municipality?
The largest urban area is Örebro with 128,658 residents, followed by Hovsta (2,734), Ekeby-Almby (2,192), Garphyttan (1,602) and Odensbacken (1,275). In total the municipality has 15 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
Is Örebro a county seat?
Yes, Örebro is the county seat of Örebro County, home of the County Administrative Board. The county has 12 municipalities.
How far is Örebro from Stockholm?
Örebro is about 160 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Örebro Municipality?
The land area of Örebro Municipality is 1,379 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 117 residents per km².
What is Örebro Municipality known for?
Örebro Municipality is known for Örebro Castle on an islet in the Svartån river, the old town of Wadköping with 18th and 19th century wooden houses, and the Svampen water tower. It also has Örebro University and Lake Hjälmaren with the Oset and Rynningeviken reserve.