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Hova, Sweden

Västra Götaland · Sweden

Hova is a small town in Västra Götaland, Sweden with a population of 1,254. Elevation: 367 ft (112 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,254 Population 1,766/sq mi density
367 ft Elevation 112 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
26.4 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

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About Hova

Hova

Hova is a locality and one of the two seats of Gullspång Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, the other is Gullspång. It had 1,288 inhabitants in 2010.

People

Population1,254
Density1,766/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Population1,254
Population Density1,766 / sq mi
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Coordinates58.8536°, 14.2191°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästra Götaland
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation26.4 inches (670 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.1 inches (18 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Hova

Hova is a small town in Sweden (Västra Götaland) with a population of 1,254. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet (112 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Hova is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 138 business establishments.

Income: Hova vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)138

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Hova has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below Sweden avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,766/sq mi
Coordinates58.8536°N, 14.2191°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 144 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 28 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 57 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 47 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 - 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Hova has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Hova

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lyrestads skola - - - -
Älgarås skola - - - -
Regnbågsskolan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hova

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Hova

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Älgarås Vagnmuseum
Bålerudsgården
Hamnmagasinet
Hantverk kring kanalen
Kanalmuseum

Libraries in Hova

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Töreboda bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Hova

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Åsgårdens Wärdshus
BriQ Hotell, Hova

Restaurants in Hova

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hova Krog och Butik

Clinics in Hova

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Närhälsan Gullspång vårdcentral - Hova

Train Stations in Hova

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hova

Bus Stations in Hova

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hova Torget

Gas Stations in Hova

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Truck
Ingo
Qstar
St1

Airports Near Hova

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlskoga AirportKSKMedium Airport
Skövde AirportKVBMedium Airport
Ålleberg Airfield-Small Airport
Bämmelshed Airfield-Small Airport
Brännebrona Airfield-Small Airport
Degerfors Grenlanda Airfield-Small Airport
Falköping Airfield-Small Airport
Flygebyns hoppövningsfält-Small Airport
Karlsborg Air Base-Small Airport
Laxå Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hova

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Älgarås kyrka
Hova 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 Hova

What is the population of Hova?

Hova has a population of 1,254 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,766 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

Is Hova 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 Hova?

Hova has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches, with 7.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hova?

There are 138 business establishments in the area.

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