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Barkarö, Sweden

Västmanland · Sweden

Barkarö is a small town in Västmanland, Sweden with a population of 1,404. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,404 Population 1,978/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$78,084 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$78,084 median income

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People

Population1,404
Density1,978/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,084

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population1,404
Population Density1,978 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates59.5494°, 16.5074°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästmanland
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (546 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.0 inches (18 cm)
Median Household Income$78,084

About Barkarö

Barkarö is a small town in Sweden (Västmanland) with a population of 1,404. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Barkarö is $78,084, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The area has 154 business establishments.

Income: Barkarö vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$78,084
4% above Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)154

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Barkarö has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below Sweden avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,978/sq mi
Coordinates59.5494°N, 16.5074°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 7.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2005.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 31 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 100 km
Apr 5, 1995 9 km N of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.7 102 km
Mar 30, 1995 11 km SSW of Norrtälje, Sweden M2.7 121 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 120 km
Apr 3, 1995 14 km NE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.6 109 km
Apr 5, 1995 6 km NNE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.5 103 km
May 12, 2005 6 km E of Dalarö, Sweden M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
February 26°F (-4°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in

Barkarö has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 26°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Barkarö

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lövängsskolan - - - -
Barkarö skola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Barkarö

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sveriges Radio - P4 Västmanland local radio, sveriges radio MP3 128 kbps
Redback Radio eclectic, experimental MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Barkarö

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Axel Oxenstierna
Bergströmska gården
Ebelingmuseet
Eskilstuna konstmuseum
Eskilstuna stadsmuseum
MC Collection
Munktellmuseet
Rademachersmedjorna
Skultuna messingsbruk
Sörmlandsgården
Västerås Flygmuseum
Västerås Konstmuseum
Västerås Slott

Libraries in Barkarö

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bäckbybiblioteket0.0
Skiljebo bibliotek0.0
Stadsbiblioteket0.0
Torshälla bibliotek0.0
Västerås stadsbibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Barkarö

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bondtorget
Östra torget

Castles in Barkarö

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tidö slott

Stadiums & Teams in Barkarö

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Ski Resorts Near Barkarö

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kila Valley 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Spökbacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skidbacke Karlbergsskogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skattmansöbacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fridabacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lapphällarna 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Barkarö

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Stockholm Västerås AirportVSTLarge Airport
Eskilstuna AirportEKTMedium Airport
Arboga Airfield-Small Airport
Avesta Airfield-Small Airport
Ekeby Airfield-Small Airport
Hedemora Flygfält-Small Airport
Hellby Säteri Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Johannisberg Airfield-Small Airport
Katrineholm Airfield-Small Airport
Köping/Gålby Airfield-Small Airport
Långtora Airfield-Small Airport
Norberg-Small Airport
Nyby Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Sala flygfält-Small Airport
Vängsö Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barkarö

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Västerås-Barkarö kyrka

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Stockholm

🇸🇪 About Sweden

Capital Stockholm
Population 10,183,175
Area 449,964 km²
GDP (USD) $578,990,915,246
GDP per capita $54,950
HDI 0.952
Life expectancy 83.3 years
Internet users 95.7%
Urban population 88.6%
Currency SEK (Krona)
Languages Swedish
Calling code +46
TLD .se
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Sweden

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nyårsdagen
Jan 6 Epiphany Trettondedag jul
Apr 3 Good Friday Långfredagen
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Påskdagen
Apr 6 Easter Monday Annandag påsk
May 1 International Workers' Day Första maj
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmelsfärdsdag
May 24 Pentecost Pingstdagen
Jun 6 National Day of Sweden Sveriges nationaldag
Jun 19 Midsummer Eve Midsommarafton
Jun 20 Midsummer Day Midsommardagen
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Alla helgons dag
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Julafton
Dec 25 Christmas Day Juldagen
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Annandag jul
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nyårsafton

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barkarö

What is the population of Barkarö?

Barkarö has a population of 1,404 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,978 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

Is Barkarö expensive to live in?

The median household income is $78,084, 4% above the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Barkarö?

Barkarö has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches, with 7.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Barkarö?

There are 154 business establishments in the area.

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