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Färgelanda, Sweden

Västra Götaland · Sweden

Färgelanda is a small town in Västra Götaland, Sweden with a population of 1,986. Elevation: 308 ft (94 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,986 Population 1,928/sq mi density
308 ft Elevation 94 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
36.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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About Färgelanda

Färgelanda

Färgelanda is a locality and the seat of Färgelanda Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 1,894 inhabitants in 2010.

People

Population1,986
Density1,928/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Population1,986
Population Density1,928 / sq mi
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Coordinates58.5682°, 11.9924°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästra Götaland
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.4 inches (924 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.6 inches (29 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Färgelanda

Färgelanda is a small town in Sweden (Västra Götaland) with a population of 1,986. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet (94 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Färgelanda is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 218 business establishments.

Income: Färgelanda vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$56,808
24% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)218

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Färgelanda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.4 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below Sweden avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,928/sq mi
Coordinates58.5682°N, 11.9924°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 89 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 127 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 118 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 133 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 86 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 56 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 76 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 85 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 76 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 86 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 116 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 147 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 127 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 89 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 116 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 90 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1966 EASTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m - 139 km
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.5 in

Färgelanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Färgelanda

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Stigens Friskola - - - -
Högsäters skola - - - -
Höjdenskolan - - - -
Valboskolan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Färgelanda

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sotenäs 00s, 70s MP3 192 kbps
93.9 Lite FM (US) - AAC

Museums in Färgelanda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bohusläns Försvarsmuseum
Bohusläns Museum
Ödeborgs Fornsal
Skalbanksmuseet
Sveriges Sjömanshusmuseum
Vinnsäter Skolmuseum

Libraries in Färgelanda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dalabergs bibliotek0.0
Färgelanda bibliotek0.0
Rampens bibliotek0.0
Stadsbiblioteket0.0

Hotels in Färgelanda

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ulkeröds gård

Restaurants in Färgelanda

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

172ans
Annas kök och burgare
Bayards Pizzeria
Dalsland Pizzeria
Högsäter Restaurang
Whanjai Thai

Cafes in Färgelanda

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Heta Bönan

Clinics in Färgelanda

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Närhälsan Färgelanda barnavårdscentral
Närhälsan Färgelanda rehabmottagning
Närhälsan Färgelanda vårdcentral

Veterinaries in Färgelanda

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Distriktsveterinärerna

Gas Stations in Färgelanda

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CNG Färgelanda
Kungshamns Fiskarna
Preem

Banks in Färgelanda

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dalslands Sparbank

Breweries in Färgelanda

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Uddevalla Bryggeri

Stadiums & Teams in Färgelanda

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Färgelanda

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Alebacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Färgelanda

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Såtenäs Air Base-Medium Airport
Trollhättan-Vänersborg AirportTHNMedium Airport
Backamo Airfield-Small Airport
Esgrene Field-Small Airport
Fjällbacka Anra Airfield-Small Airport
Kattleberg Airfield-Small Airport
Näsinge Airfield-Small Airport
Rödene Airfield-Small Airport
Rörkärr Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Färgelanda

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Färgelanda kyrka
Högsäter 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 Färgelanda

What is the population of Färgelanda?

Färgelanda has a population of 1,986 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,928 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

Is Färgelanda 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 Färgelanda?

Färgelanda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches, with 11.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Färgelanda?

There are 218 business establishments in the area.

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