Tranemo
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Tranemo: 86 km east of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 11,873 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Tranemo, Limmared, Länghem
- 📐 Area: 744 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 Tranemo Municipality?
Tranemo Municipality had 11,873 residents on December 31, 2025, down 12 (0.1%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Tranemo Municipality in?
Tranemo 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 Tranemo Municipality?
The largest urban area is Tranemo with 3,455 residents, followed by Limmared (1,441), Länghem (1,091), Dalstorp (719) and Grimsås (680). In total the municipality has 10 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Tranemo from Göteborg?
Tranemo is about 86 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the west of Tranemo. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Tranemo from Stockholm?
Tranemo is about 345 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Tranemo Municipality?
The land area is 744 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 16 residents per km².
What is Tranemo Municipality known for?
Tranemo Municipality is known for the Limmared glassworks, founded in 1740 and Sweden's oldest working glassworks, which makes the Absolut Vodka bottle. The municipality also has engineering, wood and plastics industry and remnants of a former textile industry.