Torsås
- 📍 Location: Kalmar County,
Torsås: 36 km south-west of Kalmar - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 6,919 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Torsås, Bergkvara, Söderåkra
- 📐 Area: 470 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 345 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 Torsås Municipality?
Torsås Municipality had 6,919 residents on December 31, 2025, down 230 (3.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Torsås Municipality in?
Torsås Municipality is in Kalmar County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 12 municipalities and its seat is Kalmar.
What are the largest towns in Torsås Municipality?
The largest urban area is Torsås with 1,967 residents, followed by Bergkvara (1,129) and Söderåkra (940). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Torsås from Kalmar?
Torsås is about 36 km from the county seat Kalmar in a straight line; Kalmar lies to the north-east of Torsås. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Torsås from Stockholm?
Torsås is about 345 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Torsås Municipality?
The land area is 470 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 15 residents per km².
What is Torsås Municipality known for?
Torsås Municipality lies on the Baltic coast and is known for Garpen lighthouse and the harbour village of Bergkvara, which around 1900 had one of Sweden's largest sailing fleets. Gullabo has the world's largest wooden ladle, and a monument marks the 1645 Treaty of Brömsebro.