Tidaholm
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Tidaholm: 130 km north-east of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 12,736 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Tidaholm, Ekedalen, Madängsholm
- 📐 Area: 520 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 270 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 Tidaholm Municipality?
Tidaholm Municipality had 12,736 residents on December 31, 2025, down 54 (0.4%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Tidaholm Municipality in?
Tidaholm 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 Tidaholm Municipality?
The largest urban area is Tidaholm with 8,285 residents, followed by Ekedalen (456) and Madängsholm (411). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Tidaholm from Göteborg?
Tidaholm is about 130 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south-west of Tidaholm. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Tidaholm from Stockholm?
Tidaholm is about 270 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Tidaholm Municipality?
The land area is 520 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 24 residents per km².
What is Tidaholm Municipality known for?
Tidaholm Municipality is known for Vulcan, Sweden's last remaining match factory, and Tidaholms bruk, which built trucks and buses from 1903 to 1934. The Tidan river runs through town, and the area has Helliden Castle, medieval churches and runestones.