Tjörn Municipality: Skärhamn, Höviksnäs, Rönnäng
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Skärhamn: 39 km north-west of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 16,003 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Skärhamn, Höviksnäs, Rönnäng
- 📐 Area: 168 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 405 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 Tjörn Municipality?
Tjörn Municipality had 16,003 residents on December 31, 2025, down 144 (0.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Tjörn Municipality in?
Tjörn 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 Tjörn Municipality?
The largest urban area is Skärhamn with 3,725 residents, followed by Höviksnäs (3,469), Rönnäng (1,597), Kållekärr (803) and Bleket och Klädesholmen (761). In total the municipality has 9 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Skärhamn from Göteborg?
Skärhamn is about 39 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south-east of Skärhamn. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Skärhamn from Stockholm?
Skärhamn is about 405 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Tjörn Municipality?
The land area is 168 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 95 residents per km².
What is Tjörn Municipality known for?
Tjörn is Sweden's sixth largest island, reached by the Tjörn Bridge from Stenungsund. The municipality is known for fishing and boat building, fishing villages such as Klädesholmen, and the Nordic Watercolour Museum and guest harbour in Skärhamn.