Skara
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Skara: 115 km north-east of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 18,753 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Skara, Axvall, Ardala
- 📐 Area: 430 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 285 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 Skara Municipality?
Skara Municipality had 18,753 residents on December 31, 2025, up 58 (0.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Skara Municipality in?
Skara Municipality is in Västra Götaland County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 49 municipalities and its seat is Göteborg.
What are the largest towns in Skara Municipality?
The largest urban area is Skara with 11,475 residents, followed by Axvall (1,121), Ardala (700), Varnhem (700) and Eggby (218). In total the municipality has 5 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Skara from Göteborg?
Skara is about 115 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south-west of Skara. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Skara from Stockholm?
Skara is about 285 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Skara Municipality?
The land area is 430 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 44 residents per km².
What is Skara Municipality known for?
Skara is one of Sweden's oldest towns, known for Skara Cathedral, the Västergötland Museum with its Fornbyn open-air museum and Varnhem Abbey, where Birger Jarl is buried. It also has Skara Sommarland and is close to the cranes at Lake Hornborga.