Surahammar
- 📍 Location: Västmanland County,
Surahammar: 20 km north-west of Västerås - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 9,733 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Surahammar, Virsbo, Ramnäs
- 📐 Area: 346 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 110 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 Surahammar Municipality?
Surahammar Municipality had 9,733 residents on December 31, 2025, down 359 (3.6%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Surahammar Municipality in?
Surahammar Municipality is in Västmanland County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 10 municipalities and its seat is Västerås.
What are the largest towns in Surahammar Municipality?
The largest urban area is Surahammar with 6,316 residents, followed by Virsbo (1,263) and Ramnäs (1,185). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Surahammar from Västerås?
Surahammar is about 20 km from the county seat Västerås in a straight line; Västerås lies to the south-east of Surahammar. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Surahammar from Stockholm?
Surahammar is about 110 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Surahammar Municipality?
The land area is 346 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 28 residents per km².
What is Surahammar Municipality known for?
Surahammar Municipality is known for the Strömsholm Canal, popular with small boats, and a long ironworks history that is part of Ecomuseum Bergslagen. Chains are made in Ramnäs and electrical steel in Surahammar, where Sweden's first combustion-engine car was built in 1897.