Ulricehamn
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
87 km east of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 24,954 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Ulricehamn, Timmele, Hökerum
- 📐 Area: 1,050 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 320 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 Ulricehamn Municipality?
Ulricehamn Municipality had 24,954 residents on December 31, 2025, up 250 (1.0%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Ulricehamn Municipality in?
Ulricehamn 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 Ulricehamn Municipality?
The largest urban area is Ulricehamn with 11,794 residents, followed by Timmele (785), Hökerum (726), Dalum (642) and Vegby (611). In total the municipality has 12 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Ulricehamn from Göteborg?
Ulricehamn is about 87 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the west of Ulricehamn. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Ulricehamn from Stockholm?
Ulricehamn is about 320 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Ulricehamn Municipality?
The land area of Ulricehamn Municipality is 1,050 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 24 residents per km².
What is Ulricehamn Municipality known for?
Ulricehamn Municipality is known for Lake Åsunden, where the Battle of Bogesund was fought on the ice in 1520, for winter sports with alpine slopes and cross-country trails, and for its old town with Storgatan and the 1789 rococo town hall.