Vallentuna
- 📍 Location: Stockholm County,
22 km north of Stockholm - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 35,361 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Vallentuna, Lindholmen, Karby
- 📐 Area: 360 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- 💰 Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vallentuna Municipality?
Vallentuna Municipality had 35,361 residents on December 31, 2025, up 1,242 (3.6%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Vallentuna Municipality in?
Vallentuna Municipality is in Stockholm County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 26 municipalities and its seat is Stockholm.
What are the largest towns in Vallentuna Municipality?
The largest urban area is Vallentuna with 33,918 residents, followed by Lindholmen (1,264), Karby (802), Kårsta (630) and Ekskogen, Älgeby och Långsjötorp (400). In total the municipality has 8 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Vallentuna from Stockholm?
Vallentuna is about 22 km from the county seat Stockholm in a straight line; Stockholm lies to the south of Vallentuna. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Vallentuna from Gothenburg?
Vallentuna is about 410 km from Gothenburg in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Vallentuna Municipality?
The land area of Vallentuna Municipality is 360 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 98 residents per km².
What is Vallentuna Municipality known for?
Vallentuna Municipality is known for its many runestones and ancient remains, Vallentuna Church, begun in the 12th century and noted for finds of medieval manuscripts, and the Angarnssjöängen nature reserve with rich bird life. Narrow lakes and farmed valleys shape the landscape.