Sign In Register

Falköping, Sweden

Västra Götaland · Sweden

Falköping is a small city in Västra Götaland, Sweden with a population of 17,170. Elevation: 712 ft (217 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
17,170 Population 4,250/sq mi density
712 ft Elevation 217 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
B
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

Discover Falköping, Sweden

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population17,170
Density4,250/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Population17,170
Population Density4,250 / sq mi
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Coordinates58.1735°, 13.5507°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästra Götaland
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (656 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.4 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Falköping

Falköping is a small city in Sweden (Västra Götaland) with a population of 17,170. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Falköping is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,889 business establishments.

Income: Falköping vs Sweden

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,889

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Falköping

Falköping has an average annual temperature of 6.9°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-2°C). Average annual precipitation is 906 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2°C / 28°F -12.9° / 5.3° 71.7
Feb -0.7°C / 31°F -11.1° / 7.7° 69.5
Mar 1.3°C / 34°F -6.7° / 11.2° 59.7
Apr 4.9°C / 41°F -5.5° / 17.5° 42.7
May 10.4°C / 51°F -0.3° / 22° 74.8
Jun 16°C / 61°F 6.2° / 27.4° 75.3
Jul 16.1°C / 61°F 8.8° / 27.1° 115.2
Aug 16°C / 61°F 8.1° / 25.5° 100.1
Sep 12.3°C / 54°F 4.5° / 22.2° 69.4
Oct 7.5°C / 45°F -1.2° / 14.6° 96.1
Nov 2.8°C / 37°F -7.6° / 10.7° 63.4
Dec -1.3°C / 30°F -11.1° / 6.3° 68.3
Falköping has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below Sweden avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density4,250/sq mi
Coordinates58.1735°N, 13.5507°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 9.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 134 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 106 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 57 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 142 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 132 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 39 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m - 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 51°F (10°C) 2.9 in Wettest
October 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Falköping has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.3").

View full weather details →

Schools in Falköping

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lärcenter - - - -
Lilla Fredriksberg - - - -
Högstadium Centrum - - - -
Ållebergsgymnasiet - - - -
Centralskolan - - - -
Åttagårdsskolan - - - -
Vårkullens skolveckohem - - - -
Studiegården - - - -
Mössebergsskolan - - - -
Dotorpsskolan - - - -
Vindängens skola - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Falköping

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sveriges Radio P4 Skaraborg local radio, music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Falköping

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ållebergs Segelflygmuseum
Åsle Tå
Bastöna gammelgård
Bondens år
Dalénium Science Center
Falbygdens museum
Fonus Begravningsmuseum
Fornbyn
Gustav-Dalén-Museum
Kata gård
Klostermuséet
Moped MC museum
Naturum
Redvägs Jernvägsmuseum
Ryttaren peat factory
Skara järnvägsmuseum
Skara Järnvägsmuseum
Stenstorps skolmuseum
Trandansen Visitor Centre
Västergötlands museum

Libraries in Falköping

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Broddetorps bibliotek0.0
Falköpings Stadsbibliotek0.0
Floby bibliotek0.0
Kinnarps bibliotek0.0
Skara bibliotek0.0
Skara bibliotek (Forskaravdelningen)0.0
Stenstorps Bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Falköping

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotell Falköping
Hotell Ranten
Hotell Sankt Olof
Mössebergs kurort

Restaurants in Falköping

19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Åkerströms Restaurang & Catering
amazing thai
Asian Wok
Bada Bing
Boden Pizzeria
Bredablick
Ceasarstugan
Gondolino
Hotell Falköpings Restaurang
Hotell Rantens Restaurang
Khaan Sushi
Levant Grill
Mingus
Mössebergs kurort
Mumbai Masala
O'Learys
Restaurang Alfred
Restaurang Regina
Trattoria Pino

Cafes in Falköping

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Entré
Café Tant Brun
Espresso House
Mössebergsbagaren
Mössebergsgården
Osterian
Östgöta Bageri & Cafe
Snöflingan
Systrarnas

Cinemas in Falköping

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cosmorama & Nya Roxy

Theatres in Falköping

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Medborgarhuset
Tunhems Teater

Zoos in Falköping

2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mössebergs djurpark
Wrågården Älgparken

Clinics in Falköping

7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bräcke vårdcentral Centralhälsan
Närhälsan Falköping rehabmottagning
Närhälsan Mösseberg barnavårdscentral
Närhälsan Mösseberg vårdcentral
Närhälsan Mösseberg vårdcentral
Närhälsan Oden barnavårdscentral
Närhälsan Oden vårdcentral

Dentists in Falköping

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården Mösseberg

Veterinaries in Falköping

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Distriktsveterinärerna
Falköpings Smådjursklinik

Train Stations in Falköping

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Falköping

Bus Stations in Falköping

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Falköping resecentrum

Gas Stations in Falköping

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Fordonsgas
OKQ8
Preem
St1
St1
St1
Tanka-Falköping
UnoX

Banks in Falköping

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken
Länsförsäkringar
Swedbank

Gyms in Falköping

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nordic Wellness

Golf Courses in Falköping

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plantis Äventyrsgolf

Breweries in Falköping

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sandhems Bryggeri

Ski Resorts Near Falköping

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Falköping

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jönköping AirportJKGMedium Airport
Råda Air Base-Medium Airport
Skövde AirportKVBMedium Airport
Ålleberg Airfield-Small Airport
Bämmelshed Airfield-Small Airport
Borås Airfield-Small Airport
Brännebrona Airfield-Small Airport
Falköping Airfield-Small Airport
Herrljunga Airfield-Small Airport
Lidköping-Hovby AirportLDKSmall Airport
Ödestugu Glider Field-Small Airport
Timmele Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Falköping

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postnord Företagscenter

Churches & Religious Organizations in Falköping

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Falköpings Islamiska Förening
Friggeråkers kyrka
Luttra kyrka
Marka kyrka
Missionskyrkan
Mössebergskyrkan
Östra Tunhems kyrka
Pingstkyrkan
Rikets sal
Sankt Olofs kyrka
Ugglum kyrka
Vilske-Kleva kyrka
Warenbergskyrkan

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Falköping.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Falköping

What is the population of Falköping?

Falköping has a population of 17,170 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 4,250 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles.

Is Falköping 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 Falköping?

Falköping has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches, with 9.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Falköping?

There are 1,889 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare Falköping with another city: