Uddevalla
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
72 km north of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 56,744 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Uddevalla, Ljungskile, Kurveröd
- 📐 Area: 641 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 370 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 Uddevalla Municipality?
Uddevalla Municipality had 56,744 residents on December 31, 2025, down 43 (0.1%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Uddevalla Municipality in?
Uddevalla 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 Uddevalla Municipality?
The largest urban area is Uddevalla with 35,639 residents, followed by Ljungskile (4,026), Kurveröd (1,343), Lanesund och Överby (923) and Sundsstrand (747). In total the municipality has 14 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Uddevalla from Göteborg?
Uddevalla is about 72 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south of Uddevalla. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Uddevalla from Stockholm?
Uddevalla is about 370 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Uddevalla Municipality?
The land area of Uddevalla Municipality is 641 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 89 residents per km².
What is Uddevalla Municipality known for?
Uddevalla Municipality is known for the former Uddevalla shipyard, which built 221 supertankers before closing in 1986, and for Gustavsberg, one of Sweden's oldest seaside resorts. It also has the Museum of Bohuslän, the Kuröd shell banks and the Uddevalla Bridge over Byfjorden.