Vårgårda
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Vårgårda: 62 km north-east of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 12,472 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Vårgårda, Östadkulle, Horla
- 📐 Area: 429 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 335 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 Vårgårda Municipality?
Vårgårda Municipality had 12,472 residents on December 31, 2025, up 526 (4.4%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Vårgårda Municipality in?
Vårgårda 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 Vårgårda Municipality?
The largest urban area is Vårgårda with 6,198 residents, followed by Östadkulle (437) and Horla (250). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Vårgårda from Göteborg?
Vårgårda is about 62 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south-west of Vårgårda. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Vårgårda from Stockholm?
Vårgårda is about 335 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Vårgårda Municipality?
The land area is 429 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 29 residents per km².
What is Vårgårda Municipality known for?
Vårgårda Municipality is known for companies such as Autoliv and for the women's cycling race Open de Suède Vårgårda, part of the UCI World Cup and Women's WorldTour from 2006 to 2022. The town lies in the broad Säveån river valley.