Sotenäs Municipality: Kungshamn, Smögen, Hunnebostrand
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Kungshamn: 84 km north-west of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 9,036 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Kungshamn, Smögen, Hunnebostrand
- 📐 Area: 139 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 410 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 Sotenäs Municipality?
Sotenäs Municipality had 9,036 residents on December 31, 2025, down 64 (0.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Sotenäs Municipality in?
Sotenäs 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 Sotenäs Municipality?
The largest urban area is Smögen, Kungshamn och Väjern with 4,866 residents, followed by Hunnebostrand (1,988), Bovallstrand (456) and Malmön (256). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Kungshamn from Göteborg?
Kungshamn is about 84 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south-east of Kungshamn. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Kungshamn from Stockholm?
Kungshamn is about 410 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Sotenäs Municipality?
The land area is 139 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 65 residents per km².
What is Sotenäs Municipality known for?
Sotenäs Municipality on the Bohuslän coast is known for fishing and its herring history, Abba Seafood in Kungshamn since 1920, and the Smögen pier with its fish market. It also has Stone Age dolmens and the old quarry on Malmön.