Sign In Register

Svanesund, Sweden

Västra Götaland · Sweden

Svanesund is a small town in Västra Götaland, Sweden with a population of 1,946. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,946 Population 1,380/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
32.8 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 Svanesund, 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

About Svanesund

Svanesund

Svanesund is a locality situated in Orust Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden and is located on the channel between the east side of the island and Bohusläns mainland. The population last known as of 2010 was 1,518. Agglomeration is Orust second largest after Henan and extends a few kilometers inland from the ferry situation.

People

Population1,946
Density1,380/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population1,946
Population Density1,380 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates58.1429°, 11.8182°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästra Götaland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (834 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.2 inches (26 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Svanesund

Svanesund is a small town in Sweden (Västra Götaland) with a population of 1,946. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Svanesund is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 214 business establishments.

Income: Svanesund vs Sweden

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)214

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Svanesund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 276 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 32.8 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below Sweden avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density1,380/sq mi
Coordinates58.1429°N, 11.8182°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.70"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 125 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 79 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 93 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 38 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 139 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 41 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 90 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 34 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 105 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 117 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 134 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 143 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 83 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 89 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 104 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Svanesund has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.9").

View full weather details →

Schools in Svanesund

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ängås F-9
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Svanesund

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bandit Metal death metal, hard rock MP3 128 kbps
Sveriges Radio P4 Göteborg local radio, music AAC 128 kbps
Mix Megapol GBG MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gbg Sevdah bosna, sevdah MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sotenäs 00s, 70s MP3 192 kbps
SLAY Radio (GB) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Svanesund

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Åstols hembygdsmuseum
Backamo Museum
Bohusläns Försvarsmuseum
Bohusläns Museum
Bräcke hembyggdsmusem
Dalens Hembygdsgård
Hembygdsmuseum Bella Vista
Kareby Hembygdsgård
Minnenas bod
Molekylverkstan
Säbygården
Skalbanksmuseet
Sveriges Sjömanshusmuseum

Libraries in Svanesund

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dalabergs bibliotek0.0
Diseröds bibliotek0.0
Häggvallbiblioteket0.0
Henåns bibliotek0.0
Kode bibliotek0.0
Ljungskile bibliotek0.0
Rampens bibliotek0.0
Stadsbiblioteket0.0
Stenungsunds Bibliotek0.0

Cafes in Svanesund

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bettans Cafe
Solegårdens Café

Monuments in Svanesund

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Domarringen

Gas Stations in Svanesund

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ICA Tapp
St1

Banks in Svanesund

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orust Sparbank

Golf Courses in Svanesund

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allmags Golfklubb

Breweries in Svanesund

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Uddevalla Bryggeri

Stadiums & Teams in Svanesund

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Svanesund

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Brudarebacken 0.0 $0
Alebacken 0.0 $0

Airports Near Svanesund

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Göteborg Landvetter AirportGOTLarge Airport
Säve AirportGSEMedium Airport
Trollhättan-Vänersborg AirportTHNMedium Airport
Backamo AirfieldSmall Airport
Duvhed flygfält ULSmall Airport
Esgrene FieldSmall Airport
Fjällbacka Anra AirfieldSmall Airport
Kattleberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Rörkärr AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Svanesund

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Långelanda 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

Download Full City Report

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

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Svanesund

What is the population of Svanesund?

Svanesund has a population of 1,946 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,380 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

Is Svanesund 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 Svanesund?

Svanesund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches, with 10.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Svanesund?

There are 214 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare Svanesund with another city: