Söderköping
- 📍 Location: Östergötland County,
41 km east of Linköping - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 14,741 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Söderköping, Snöveltorp, Västra Husby
- 📐 Area: 676 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 140 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 Söderköping Municipality?
Söderköping Municipality had 14,741 residents on December 31, 2025, up 125 (0.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Söderköping Municipality in?
Söderköping Municipality is in Östergötland County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 13 municipalities and its seat is Linköping.
What are the largest towns in Söderköping Municipality?
The largest urban area is Söderköping with 7,617 residents, followed by Snöveltorp (491), Västra Husby (483), Östra Ryd (439) and Mogata (399). In total the municipality has 6 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Söderköping from Linköping?
Söderköping is about 41 km from the county seat Linköping in a straight line; Linköping lies to the west of Söderköping. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Söderköping from Stockholm?
Söderköping is about 140 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Söderköping Municipality?
The land area of Söderköping Municipality is 676 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 22 residents per km².
What is Söderköping Municipality known for?
Söderköping Municipality is known for the eastern end of the Göta Canal, its medieval trading town history with St. Lawrence's and Drothem churches from the 13th century, and the autumn medieval festival Söderköpings gästabud. The canalside ice cream shop Smultronstället is a popular attraction.