Strömstad
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
145 km north of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 13,557 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Strömstad, Skee, Kebal
- 📐 Area: 470 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 395 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 Strömstad Municipality?
Strömstad Municipality had 13,557 residents on December 31, 2025, up 313 (2.4%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Strömstad Municipality in?
Strömstad 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 Strömstad Municipality?
The largest urban area is Strömstad with 7,836 residents, followed by Skee (774), Kebal (409) and Rossö (247). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Strömstad from Göteborg?
Strömstad is about 145 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south of Strömstad. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Strömstad from Stockholm?
Strömstad is about 395 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Strömstad Municipality?
The land area of Strömstad Municipality is 470 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 29 residents per km².
What is Strömstad Municipality known for?
Strömstad Municipality is known for the Koster Islands, Kosterhavet, Sweden's first marine national park, and cross-border shopping by Norwegian visitors. The town is a long-established seaside resort, and Sweden's first sea bath opened here in 1783.