Vara
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Vara: 85 km north-east of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 16,011 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Vara, Kvänum, Vedum
- 📐 Area: 700 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 Vara Municipality?
Vara Municipality had 16,011 residents on December 31, 2025, down 85 (0.5%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Vara Municipality in?
Vara 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 Vara Municipality?
The largest urban area is Vara with 4,432 residents, followed by Kvänum (1,330), Vedum (945), Stora Levene (773) and Arentorp (523). In total the municipality has 9 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Vara from Göteborg?
Vara is about 85 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south-west of Vara. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Vara from Stockholm?
Vara is about 320 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Vara Municipality?
The land area is 700 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 23 residents per km².
What is Vara Municipality known for?
Vara is known for Vara Concert Hall, opened in 2003, and the Sparlösa Runestone from around 800 AD, often called Sweden's second most famous runestone. The municipality lies on the Vara plain in Västergötland, also home to Bjertorp Castle.