Sala
- 📍 Location: Västmanland County,
34 km north of Västerås - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 22,600 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Sala, Ransta, Västerfärnebo
- 📐 Area: 1,173 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 105 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 Sala Municipality?
Sala Municipality had 22,600 residents on December 31, 2025, down 267 (1.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Sala Municipality in?
Sala Municipality is in Västmanland County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 10 municipalities and its seat is Västerås.
What are the largest towns in Sala Municipality?
The largest urban area is Sala with 13,702 residents, followed by Ransta (858), Västerfärnebo (509), Sätra Brunn (322) and Möklinta (320). In total the municipality has 6 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Sala from Västerås?
Sala is about 34 km from the county seat Västerås in a straight line; Västerås lies to the south of Sala. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Sala from Stockholm?
Sala is about 105 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Sala Municipality?
The land area of Sala Municipality is 1,173 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 19 residents per km².
What is Sala Municipality known for?
Sala Municipality is known for the Sala Silver Mine, worked from at least medieval times until 1908 and now a popular attraction. The town has a museum and park honouring the painter Ivan Aguéli, and Sala IBK was the world's first floorball club.