Sävsjö
- 📍 Location: Jönköping County,
Sävsjö: 50 km south-east of Jönköping - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 11,531 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Sävsjö, Vrigstad, Stockaryd
- 📐 Area: 682 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 290 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 Sävsjö Municipality?
Sävsjö Municipality had 11,531 residents on December 31, 2025, down 190 (1.6%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Sävsjö Municipality in?
Sävsjö Municipality is in Jönköping County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 13 municipalities and its seat is Jönköping.
What are the largest towns in Sävsjö Municipality?
The largest urban area is Sävsjö with 5,581 residents, followed by Vrigstad (1,477), Stockaryd (1,031) and Rörvik (557). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Sävsjö from Jönköping?
Sävsjö is about 50 km from the county seat Jönköping in a straight line; Jönköping lies to the north-west of Sävsjö. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Sävsjö from Stockholm?
Sävsjö is about 290 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Sävsjö Municipality?
The land area is 682 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 17 residents per km².
What is Sävsjö Municipality known for?
Sävsjö Municipality, on the South Swedish highlands, is known for five 12th-century churches, the old Västra härad courthouse and early Stone Age finds. Its handball club Sävsjö HK won six Swedish women's championships in the 1990s.