Stenungsund
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Stenungsund: 41 km north of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 27,854 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Stenungsund, Stora Höga, Jörlanda
- 📐 Area: 253 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 385 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 Stenungsund Municipality?
Stenungsund Municipality had 27,854 residents on December 31, 2025, up 810 (3.0%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Stenungsund Municipality in?
Stenungsund 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 Stenungsund Municipality?
The largest urban area is Stenungsund with 14,381 residents, followed by Stora Höga (3,122), Jörlanda (1,471), Ödsmål (1,414) and Ucklum (761). In total the municipality has 10 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Stenungsund from Göteborg?
Stenungsund is about 41 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south of Stenungsund. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Stenungsund from Stockholm?
Stenungsund is about 385 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Stenungsund Municipality?
The land area is 253 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 110 residents per km².
What is Stenungsund Municipality known for?
Stenungsund Municipality is known as a centre of Sweden's petrochemical industry since the 1950s, with the four tall chimneys of a power plant as its landmark. It lies on the coast facing Tjörn and Orust, and includes the Svartedalen outdoor area.