Svenljunga
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Svenljunga: 72 km east of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 10,616 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Svenljunga, Sexdrega, Hillared
- 📐 Area: 924 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 355 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 Svenljunga Municipality?
Svenljunga Municipality had 10,616 residents on December 31, 2025, down 135 (1.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Svenljunga Municipality in?
Svenljunga 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 Svenljunga Municipality?
The largest urban area is Svenljunga with 3,717 residents, followed by Sexdrega (834), Hillared (660), Överlida (488) and Östra Frölunda (310). In total the municipality has 8 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Svenljunga from Göteborg?
Svenljunga is about 72 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the west of Svenljunga. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Svenljunga from Stockholm?
Svenljunga is about 355 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Svenljunga Municipality?
The land area is 924 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 11 residents per km².
What is Svenljunga Municipality known for?
Svenljunga Municipality is known for the scenic valley of the Ätran river, which flows under an old bridge in Svenljunga. Local business is shaped by small textile, leather and engineering firms, and the village of Mårdaklev was home to a trio of sibling textile artists.