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Karlskrona, Sweden
Blekinge · Sweden
Karlskrona is a mid-size city in Blekinge, Sweden with a population of 66,675. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
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People
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B+Climate
| Population | 66,675 |
| Population Density | 78 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.1616°, 15.5866° |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
| Country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| State / Province | Blekinge |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.3 inches (540 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.6 inches (17 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $78,084 |
About Karlskrona
Karlskrona is a mid-size city in Sweden (Blekinge) with a population of 66,675. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.
Income: Karlskrona vs Sweden
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Income
| Median HH Income | $78,084 |
| 4% above Sweden avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 77 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 5 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Karlskrona
Karlskrona has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (18°C), the coldest is Jan (2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 738 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below Sweden avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 850.6 sq mi (2,203.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.1616°N, 15.5866°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in |
Karlskrona has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (1.2").
Colleges & Universities in Karlskrona
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blekinge Institute of Technology | University | — | — |
| Bräkne-Hoby Folkhögskola | University | — | Visit → |
| Campus Annebo | University | — | — |
| Litorina Folkhögskola | College | — | — |
| Vuxenutbildning i Karlskrona | College | — | — |
| Vuxenutbildning i Ronneby | College | — | Visit → |
Schools in Karlskrona
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Törnströmska gymnasiet | — | — | — | — |
| Karlskrona Montessorifriskola | — | — | — | — |
| Svettpärlans friskola | — | — | — | — |
| Musikugglan | — | — | — | — |
| Wämöskolan | — | — | — | — |
| Östersjöskolan | — | — | — | — |
| Gymnasieskolan Galären | — | — | — | — |
| Verköskolan, F-2 | — | — | — | — |
| Hästöskolan | — | — | — | — |
| Saltöskolan, F-6 | — | — | — | — |
| Lyckebyskolan | — | — | — | — |
| AF CHAPMANGYMNASIET | — | — | — | — |
| Sunnadalskolan | — | — | — | — |
| Innovitaskolan | — | — | — | — |
| Lyckeby kunskapscentrum | — | — | — | — |
| Tullskolan | — | — | — | — |
| Rosenfeldtskolan | — | — | — | — |
| Karlskrona anpassade grundskola | — | — | — | — |
| Östra Torpskolan, F-9 | — | — | — | — |
| Karlskrona anpassade grundskola, Solbackaskolan | — | — | — | — |
| Karlskrona Resursskola Aklejaskolan | — | — | — | — |
| Aspero Idrottsgymnasium Karlskrona | — | — | — | — |
| Fischerströmska gymnaiset | — | — | — | — |
| Törnströmska anpassade gymnasieskola | — | — | — | — |
| Ehrensvärdska gymnasiet | — | — | — | — |
| Medborgarskolan | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Karlskrona
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sveriges Radio - P4 Blekinge | local, music | MP3 152 kbps |
Museums in Karlskrona
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blekinge Museum | ||||
| Fort of Drottningskär | ||||
| Karlskrona Bilmuseum | ||||
| Karlskrona konsthall | ||||
| Karlskrona Porslinsmuseum | ||||
| Marinmuseum | ||||
| Museum för rörligt kustartilleri | ||||
| Museum The Kulenovic Collection | ||||
| Nättraby Vägmuseum | ||||
| Skärgårdskraft |
Libraries in Karlskrona
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasslö Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Jämjö bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Karlskronas stadsbibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kungsmarkens bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Listerby bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyckeby bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Nättraby bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Rödeby bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturkö bibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Karlskrona
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Karlskrona
40 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Karlskrona
15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Karlskrona
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Karlskrona
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Karlskrona
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Karlskrona
2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Karlskrona
10 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Karlskrona
7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Karlskrona
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Karlskrona
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Karlskrona
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Karlskrona
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Karlskrona
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Karlskrona
5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Karlskrona
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Karlskrona
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlskrona Bryggeri |
Ski Resorts Near Karlskrona
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rödebybacken | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Karlskrona
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kalmar Airport | KLR | Medium Airport |
| Ronneby Airport | RNB | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Karlskrona
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posten Företagscenter |
Treatment Centers in Karlskrona
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Karlskrona fysio |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Karlskrona
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Naval Port of Karlskrona | Cultural | 1998 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Karlskrona
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Amiralitetskyrkan | |
| Emanuelskyrkan | |
| Fredrik Church | |
| Jesu Kristi Kyrka av Sista Dagars Heliga | |
| Katolska Kyrka Vår Fru av Fatima | |
| Korskyrkan | |
| Kungsmarkens moske | |
| Kungsmarkskyrkan | |
| Lösens kyrka | |
| Mariedalskyrkan | |
| Möllebackskyrkan | |
| Pingstkyrkan | |
| Sankta Clara kapell | |
| The Trinity Church |
Quick Facts
Around Karlskrona
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Karlskrona
32 places within 15 km
- • Björketorps-stenen
- • Dommaring
- • Gravfält Store Backe
- • Guldgubbar
- • Hjorthammar Gravfält
- + 5 more
- • Aspö Badplats
- • Dragsö Aoursol
- • Hästö Badplats
- • Långö badplats
- • Saltö sand
- + 3 more
- • Lyckå slottsruin
- • Skärva Herrgård
- • Bastion Aurora
- • Ellenabbens fort
- • Kommandoplats Batteri Stenbrottet
- • Kurrholmens kastell
- • Tjurkö skans
- • Bergaholmen
- • Saltöhammar
- • Verkö
- • Hjortahammar Tegelbruk
- • Boda Borg
- • Vikingabyn Valshall
- • Kärleksträdet
🇸🇪 About Sweden
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Karlskrona
Public Holidays in Sweden
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Karlskrona
What is the population of Karlskrona?
Karlskrona has a population of 66,675 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 850.6 square miles.
Is Karlskrona expensive to live in?
The median household income is $78,084, 4% above the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Karlskrona?
Karlskrona has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches, with 6.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Karlskrona?
There are 77 business establishments in the area, including 37 restaurants and food service locations.