Perstorp
- 📍 Location: Skåne County,
Perstorp: 66 km north of Malmö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 7,115 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Perstorp, Oderljunga och Häljalt
- 📐 Area: 159 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 450 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 Perstorp Municipality?
Perstorp Municipality had 7,115 residents on December 31, 2025, down 361 (4.8%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Perstorp Municipality in?
Perstorp Municipality is in Skåne County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 33 municipalities and its seat is Malmö.
What are the largest towns in Perstorp Municipality?
The largest urban area is Perstorp with 5,972 residents, followed by Oderljunga och Häljalt (230). In total the municipality has 2 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Perstorp from Malmö?
Perstorp is about 66 km from the county seat Malmö in a straight line; Malmö lies to the south of Perstorp. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Perstorp from Stockholm?
Perstorp is about 450 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Perstorp Municipality?
The land area is 159 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 45 residents per km².
What is Perstorp Municipality known for?
Perstorp Municipality is known for the chemical company Perstorp, making chemical products in the town since 1881, and for Plastens Hus, the only plastics museum in the Nordic countries. It also has the Uggleskogen and Mulleskogen nature reserves with beech forest and old carp ponds.