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Garphyttan, Sweden

Örebro · Sweden

Garphyttan is a small town in Örebro, Sweden with a population of 1,613. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,613 Population 2,408/sq mi density
325 ft Elevation 99 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$43,308 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,308 median income

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About Garphyttan

Garphyttan is a locality situated in Örebro Municipality, Örebro County, Sweden with 1,619 inhabitants in 2010. It lies 16 km northwest of Örebro, near Garphyttan National Park.

People

Population1,613
Density2,408/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$43,308

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Population1,613
Population Density2,408 / sq mi
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Coordinates59.3043°, 14.9462°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceÖrebro
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (735 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.8 inches (28 cm)
Median Household Income$43,308

About Garphyttan

Garphyttan is a small town in Sweden (Örebro) with a population of 1,613. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Garphyttan is $43,308, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 177 business establishments.

Income: Garphyttan vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$43,308
42% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)177

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Garphyttan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below Sweden avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density2,408/sq mi
Coordinates59.3043°N, 14.9462°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 118 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 97 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 92 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 122 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 59 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 - 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.1 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Garphyttan has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Garphyttan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Garphyttans skola och förskola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Garphyttan

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ZERGAN RADYO (47an) kurdish, turkish music AAC+ 128 kbps
P4 Örebro local radio, sveriges radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Garphyttan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bergööska huset
Garphyttan industrimuseum
Kumla skoindustrimuseum
MC-logen i Fjugesta
Sannahed militär- och friluftsmuseum
Tekniska kvarnen

Libraries in Garphyttan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adolfsbergs bibliotek0.0
Haga Bibliotek0.0
Haga Bibliotek0.0
Kumla bibliotek0.0
Lekebergs bibiliotek0.0
Nora Bibliotek0.0
Tegelbrukets bibliotek0.0
Vintrosa bibliotek0.0
Vivalla bibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Garphyttan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Äggbod

Restaurants in Garphyttan

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ånnaboda Storstenshöjden
Pizzeria Garpen
Slottsbacken

Cafes in Garphyttan

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Svanen

Breweries in Garphyttan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nora Brygghus AB

Stadiums & Teams in Garphyttan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Garphyttan

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlskoga AirportKSKMedium Airport
Örebro AirportORBMedium Airport
Degerfors Grenlanda Airfield-Small Airport
Finspångs flygfält-Small Airport
Flygebyns hoppövningsfält-Small Airport
Hällefors Airfield-Small Airport
Laxå Airfield-Small Airport
Sticksjö Private Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Garphyttan

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
SiS LVM-hem Runnagården

Churches & Religious Organizations in Garphyttan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Garphyttans missionshus
Sankt Josefs kapell

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 Garphyttan

What is the population of Garphyttan?

Garphyttan has a population of 1,613 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,408 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

Is Garphyttan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,308, 42% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Garphyttan?

Garphyttan 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 61°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Garphyttan?

There are 177 business establishments in the area.

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