Växjö
- 📍 Location: Kronoberg County,
county seat - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 98,940 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Växjö, Rottne, Ingelstad
- 📐 Area: 1,672 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 Växjö Municipality?
Växjö Municipality had 98,940 residents on December 31, 2025, up 4,081 (4.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Växjö Municipality in?
Växjö 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 Växjö Municipality?
The largest urban area is Växjö with 74,052 residents, followed by Rottne (2,465), Ingelstad (1,863), Braås (1,633) and Lammhult (1,600). In total the municipality has 13 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
Is Växjö a county seat?
Yes, Växjö is the county seat of Kronoberg County, home of the County Administrative Board. The county has 8 municipalities.
How far is Växjö from Stockholm?
Växjö is about 335 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Växjö Municipality?
The land area of Växjö Municipality is 1,672 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 59 residents per km².
What is Växjö Municipality known for?
Växjö Municipality is known for Växjö Cathedral, Linnaeus University, the House of Emigrants by Lake Växjösjön and the Kronoberg Castle ruins. The city calls itself the Greenest City in Europe and won the European Green Leaf Award in 2018. The Växjö Lakers play here.