Uppvidinge Municipality: Åseda, Lenhovda, Norrhult-Klavreström
- 📍 Location: Kronoberg County,
Åseda: 47 km north-east of Växjö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 8,911 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Åseda, Lenhovda, Norrhult-Klavreström
- 📐 Area: 1,177 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 290 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 Uppvidinge Municipality?
Uppvidinge Municipality had 8,911 residents on December 31, 2025, down 587 (6.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Uppvidinge Municipality in?
Uppvidinge Municipality is in Kronoberg County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 8 municipalities and its seat is Växjö.
What are the largest towns in Uppvidinge Municipality?
The largest urban area is Åseda with 2,713 residents, followed by Lenhovda (1,694), Norrhult-Klavreström (1,184), Alstermo (845) and Älghult (416). In total the municipality has 5 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Åseda from Växjö?
Åseda is about 47 km from the county seat Växjö in a straight line; Växjö lies to the south-west of Åseda. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Åseda from Stockholm?
Åseda is about 290 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Uppvidinge Municipality?
The land area is 1,177 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 7.6 residents per km².
What is Uppvidinge Municipality known for?
Uppvidinge Municipality is known for its extensive forests, covering more than 80 percent of its area, and hilly terrain with many lakes and bogs. It is part of the Kingdom of Crystal and has glassworks and wood industry.