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Älvängen, Sweden
Västra Götaland · Sweden
Älvängen is a small town in Västra Götaland, Sweden with a population of 4,759. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
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About Älvängen
Älvängen is a locality situated in Ale Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 4,196 inhabitants in 2010. It is located some 30 km (19 mi) north of Gothenburg. Among the churches of Älvängen are the Älvängen Church and the Starrkärr Church 4 km (2.5 mi).
People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 4,759 |
| Population Density | 2,518 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 57.9587°, 12.1235° |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
| Country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| State / Province | Västra Götaland |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.6 inches (853 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.5 inches (27 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $56,808 |
About Älvängen
Älvängen is a small town in Sweden (Västra Götaland) with a population of 4,759. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.
Income: Älvängen vs Sweden
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Income
| Median HH Income | $56,808 |
| 24% below Sweden avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 523 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Älvängen
Älvängen has an average annual temperature of 7.8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.6°C), the coldest is Feb (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 883 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below Sweden avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,518/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.9587°N, 12.1235°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in |
Älvängen has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.9").
Schools in Älvängen
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kronaskolan | — | — | — | — |
| Madenskolan | — | — | — | — |
| Älvängenskolan | — | — | — | — |
| Aroseniusskolan | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Älvängen
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandit Metal | death metal, hard rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sveriges Radio P4 Göteborg | local radio, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Mix Megapol GBG | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Gbg Sevdah | bosna, sevdah | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sotenäs | 00s, 70s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SLAY Radio (GB) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 93.9 Lite FM (US) | — | AAC |
Museums in Älvängen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroseum | ||||
| Aeroseum | ||||
| Backamo Museum | ||||
| Bävsjöryd Såg | ||||
| Dalens Hembygdsgård | ||||
| Göteborgs spårvägsmuseum | ||||
| Göteborgs spårvägsmuseum | ||||
| Guddehjälms hembygdsgård | ||||
| Hillefors Grynkvarn | ||||
| Idrottsmuseet | ||||
| Idrottsmuseet | ||||
| Kareby Hembygdsgård | ||||
| Kortedala museum | ||||
| Kortedala museum | ||||
| Lödöse Museum | ||||
| Maritiman | ||||
| Maritiman | ||||
| Medical History Museum | ||||
| Medical History Museum | ||||
| Radiomuseet | ||||
| Radiomuseet | ||||
| Repslagarmuseet | ||||
| Surte Glasbruksmuseum |
Libraries in Älvängen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ale bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Älvängens bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Angereds Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Backa bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Backa bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteket, Kulturhuset Kåken | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteket, Kulturhuset Kåken | 0.0 | |||||
| Biskopsgårdens biblotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Biskopsgårdens biblotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Diseröds bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Floda bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Friskväderstorgets bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Friskväderstorgets bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gråbo Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Hjällbo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hjällbo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kärra bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kärra bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kortedala Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kortedala Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kungälvs stadsbibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kyrkbyns bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kyrkbyns bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Lerums bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Lilla Edets bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Lödöse bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Lundby bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Lundby bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Medicinska biblioteket Östra | 0.0 | |||||
| Medicinska biblioteket Östra | 0.0 | |||||
| Partille Kulturum | 0.0 | |||||
| Sjöviks bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Skepplanda Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sparvens Lilla Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sparvens Lilla Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuve bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuve bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Världslitteraturhuset | 0.0 | |||||
| Världslitteraturhuset | 0.0 | |||||
| Ytterby bibliotek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Älvängen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kvibergs Marknad | |||||
| Kville saluhall | |||||
| Olskrokstorget | |||||
| Stall Gården Loppmarknad | |||||
| Stall Gården Loppmarknad |
Restaurants in Älvängen
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Älvängen
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Älvängen
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Älvängen
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Älvängen
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Älvängen
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Älvängen
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Älvängen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahlafors Bryggerier | ||||
| Bearded Rabbit Brewery | ||||
| Bearded Rabbit Brewery | ||||
| Spike Brewery | ||||
| Stigbergets Bryggeri | ||||
| Stigbergets Bryggeri | ||||
| Vega Bryggeri |
Stadiums & Teams in Älvängen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Partille Arena |
Ski Resorts Near Älvängen
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brudarebacken | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alebacken | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Älvängen
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Göteborg Landvetter Airport | GOT | Large Airport |
| Såtenäs Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Säve Airport | GSE | Medium Airport |
| Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport | THN | Medium Airport |
| Backamo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Borås Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Duvhed flygfält UL | — | Small Airport |
| Esgrene Field | — | Small Airport |
| Kattleberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Öresten Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rödene Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rörkärr Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vårgårda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Älvängen
49 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Akutmottagning barn | ||
| Akutmottagning barn- och ungdomspsykiatri | ||
| Akutmottagning för gravida och nyförlösta | ||
| Akutmottagning förlossning | ||
| Akutmottagning Östra | ||
| Akutmottagning psykiatri | ||
| Capio Ögon | ||
| Capio Vårdcentral Gårda | ||
| Distriksläkarna Kviberg Vårdcentral och BVC | ||
| Familjehälsan Vårdcentral, Gamlestaden | ||
| Infektionsmottagning | ||
| Kortedala Rehab Center | ||
| Medical Vårdcentral Bergsjön | ||
| Medical Vårdcentral och BVC Kortedala | ||
| Medipart Partille Vårdcentral och BVC | ||
| Närhälsan Backa barnavårdscentral | ||
| Närhälsan Backa rehabmottagning | ||
| Närhälsan Backa vårdcentral | ||
| Närhälsan Biskopsgården barnavårdscentral | ||
| Närhälsan Biskopsgården vårdcentral | ||
| Närhälsan Björkekärr vårdcentral | ||
| Närhälsan Bjurslätt vårdcentral | ||
| Närhälsan Brämaregården barnavårdscentral | ||
| Närhälsan Brämaregården vårdcentral | ||
| Närhälsan Furulund vårdcentral | ||
| Närhälsan Gamlestadstorget barnavårdscentral | ||
| Närhälsan Gamlestadstorget jourcentral | ||
| Närhälsan Gamlestadstorget rehabmottagning | ||
| Närhälsan Gamlestadstorget vårdcentral | ||
| Närhälsan Hisingen jourcentral | ||
| Närhälsan Hjällbo barnavårdscentral | ||
| Närhälsan Hjällbo vårdcentral | ||
| Närhälsan Kärra barnavårdscentral | ||
| Närhälsan Kärra vårdcentral | ||
| Närhälsan Munkebäck barnavårdscentral | ||
| Närhälsan Olskroken rehabmottagning | ||
| Närhälsan Olskroken vårdcentral | ||
| Närhälsan Östra sjukhuset närakut | ||
| Närhälsan Partille barnavårdscentral | ||
| Närhälsan Partille vårdcentral | ||
| Närhälsan Sannegården barnavårdscentral | ||
| Närhälsan Sannegården rehabmottagning | ||
| Närhälsan Sannegården vårdcentral | ||
| Närhälsan Sävedalen rehabmottagning | ||
| Närhälsan Tuve barnavårdscentral | ||
| Närhälsan Tuve vårdcentral | ||
| Nötkärnan Friskväderstorget Vårdcentral och BVC | ||
| Nötkärnan Kortedala Vårdcentral och BVC | ||
| Omtanken Vårdcentral |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Älvängen
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Älvängens kyrka | |
| Älvängens Missionskyrka | |
| Smyrnakyrkan | |
| Starrkärr kyrka |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Sweden
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Älvängen
What is the population of Älvängen?
Älvängen has a population of 4,759 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,518 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.
Is Älvängen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $56,808, 24% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Älvängen?
Älvängen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.6 inches, with 10.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Älvängen?
There are 523 business establishments in the area.