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Herrestad, Sweden

Östergötland · Sweden

Herrestad is a small town in Östergötland, Sweden with a population of 2,412. Elevation: 318 ft (97 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,412 Population 1,641/sq mi density
318 ft Elevation 97 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
20.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$50,760 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,760 median income

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About Herrestad

Herrestad

Herrestad is a former locality situated in Uddevalla Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden that became a neighbourhood of Uddevalla in 2015. It had 3 267 inhabitants in 2022. Herrestad is located 5 kilometers west of central Uddevalla, with Byfjorden to the south and Herrestadsfjället to the north. Torp Köpcentrum is located right next to Herrestad.

People

Population2,412
Density1,641/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$50,760

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain20.7 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Population2,412
Population Density1,641 / sq mi
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Coordinates58.3833°, 14.8000°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceÖstergötland
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation20.7 inches (525 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.0 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$50,760

About Herrestad

Herrestad is a small town in Sweden (Östergötland) with a population of 2,412. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet (97 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Herrestad is $50,760, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 265 business establishments.

Income: Herrestad vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$50,760
32% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)265

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Herrestad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below Sweden avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density1,641/sq mi
Coordinates58.3833°N, 14.8000°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.7"
46% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 53 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 79 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 46 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 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 1.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.6 in

Herrestad has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 28°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.9").

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Museums in Herrestad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boxholms bruksmuseum
Gottfrid Larsson Gården
Hembygdsmuseet i Östgöta-Dal
Hospitalmuseet
Motala konsthall
Motala motormuseum
Naturum Tåkern
Orlunda radiostation
Övralid
Sancta Birgitta Klostermuseum
Skomakarstugorna
Skulpturmuseet
Sveriges rundradiomuseum
Vadstena Castle
Vadstena Stadsmuseum
Vätternakvariet
Wadstena Spetsmuseum

Libraries in Herrestad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Motala stadsbibliotek0.0
Väderstads bibliotek0.0
Vadstena bibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Herrestad

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gyllenhammars Restaurant & Värdshus

Cafes in Herrestad

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kafé på Skedet

Ski Resorts Near Herrestad

3 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Herrestad

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jönköping AirportJKGMedium Airport
Malmen Air Base-Medium Airport
Degerfors Grenlanda Airfield-Small Airport
Flygebyns hoppövningsfält-Small Airport
Karlsborg Air Base-Small Airport
Laxå Airfield-Small Airport
Motala flygklubb-Small Airport
Ragglanda Airfield-Small Airport
Ränneslätt Airfield-Small Airport
Visingsö Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Herrestad

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Heliga Hjärtas kloster
Herrestads kyrka
Rogslösa kyrka
Svanshals kyrka

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Herrestad

What is the population of Herrestad?

Herrestad has a population of 2,412 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,641 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

Is Herrestad expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,760, 32% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Herrestad?

Herrestad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.7 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Herrestad?

There are 265 business establishments in the area.

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