Vetlanda
- 📍 Location: Jönköping County,
Vetlanda: 65 km south-east of Jönköping - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 27,313 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Vetlanda, Ekenässjön, Landsbro
- 📐 Area: 1,506 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 275 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 Vetlanda Municipality?
Vetlanda Municipality had 27,313 residents on December 31, 2025, down 189 (0.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Vetlanda Municipality in?
Vetlanda Municipality is in Jönköping County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 13 municipalities and its seat is Jönköping.
What are the largest towns in Vetlanda Municipality?
The largest urban area is Vetlanda with 13,895 residents, followed by Ekenässjön (1,615), Landsbro (1,408), Holsbybrunn (784) and Korsberga (707). In total the municipality has 10 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Vetlanda from Jönköping?
Vetlanda is about 65 km from the county seat Jönköping in a straight line; Jönköping lies to the north-west of Vetlanda. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Vetlanda from Stockholm?
Vetlanda is about 275 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Vetlanda Municipality?
The land area is 1,506 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 18 residents per km².
What is Vetlanda Municipality known for?
Vetlanda Municipality on the South Swedish highlands is known for its wood and metal industries, the bandy club Vetlanda BK and Vetlanda Speedway, eleven-time Swedish champions. It has hilly countryside with forest, farmland and many lakes, plus the Vetlanda Museum.