Strängnäs
- 📍 Location: Södermanland County,
69 km north of Nyköping - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 39,387 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Strängnäs, Mariefred, Abborrberget
- 📐 Area: 743 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 59 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 Strängnäs Municipality?
Strängnäs Municipality had 39,387 residents on December 31, 2025, up 2,097 (5.6%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Strängnäs Municipality in?
Strängnäs Municipality is in Södermanland County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 9 municipalities and its seat is Nyköping.
What are the largest towns in Strängnäs Municipality?
The largest urban area is Strängnäs with 15,369 residents, followed by Mariefred (4,277), Abborrberget (3,146), Åkers styckebruk (2,984) and Stallarholmen (2,141). In total the municipality has 11 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Strängnäs from Nyköping?
Strängnäs is about 69 km from the county seat Nyköping in a straight line; Nyköping lies to the south of Strängnäs. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Strängnäs from Stockholm?
Strängnäs is about 59 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Strängnäs Municipality?
The land area of Strängnäs Municipality is 743 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 53 residents per km².
What is Strängnäs Municipality known for?
Strängnäs Municipality is known for Strängnäs Cathedral, built between 1291 and 1340, its setting on Lake Mälaren, and as the place where Gustav Vasa was elected king in 1523. Thomas Gymnasium, founded in 1626, is Sweden's second oldest operating upper secondary school.