Svenljunga, Sweden

Västra Götaland · Sweden

Svenljunga is a small town in Västra Götaland, Sweden with a population of 3,717. Elevation: 489 ft (149 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,717 Population 22/sq mi density
489 ft Elevation 149 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
39.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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About Svenljunga

Svenljunga

Svenljunga is a locality and the seat of Svenljunga Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 3,418 inhabitants in 2010.

People

Population3,717
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain39.7 in/yr
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Population3,717
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Coordinates57.4955°, 13.1108°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästra Götaland
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation39.7 inches (1,008 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.8 inches (33 cm)

About Svenljunga

Svenljunga is a small town in Sweden (Västra Götaland) with a population of 3,717. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet (149 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Svenljunga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below Sweden avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Area173.0 sq mi (448.0 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates57.4955°N, 13.1108°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above Sweden avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.21"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Aug 6, 2012 39 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden M4.2 118 km
Oct 4, 1995 20 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden M3.9 101 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 81 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 80 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 136 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 132 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 119 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 116 km
Aug 29, 1993 26 km SW of Glommen, Sweden M2.7 104 km
Dec 7, 1993 11 km N of Gilleleje, Denmark M2.7 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in
March 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
September 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in Wettest
October 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.0 in

Svenljunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 28°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Svenljunga

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Landboskolan - - - -
Mogaskolan 7-9 - - - -
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Museums in Svenljunga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abecita Popkonst och Foto
Almedahls Museum
Borås Konstmuseum
Borås Museum
Bynanders Motormuseum
Glasets hus
Library museum
NAVET
Överlida industri o hantverksmuseum
Textilmuseet

Libraries in Svenljunga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotek & läranderesurser0.0
Biblioteket0.0
Borås Stadsbibliotek0.0
Byttorps Bibliotek0.0
Dalsjöfors Biblotek0.0
Göta bibliotek0.0
Tranemo stadsbibliotek0.0

Hotels in Svenljunga

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Villa Strömsfors

Restaurants in Svenljunga

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dallas Pizzeria
Ferrari Pizzeria

Cafes in Svenljunga

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ewas café

Cinemas in Svenljunga

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teaterbiografen

Clinics in Svenljunga

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Närhälsan Svenljunga barnavårdscentral
Närhälsan Svenljunga rehabmottagning
Närhälsan Svenljunga vårdcentral

Bus Stations in Svenljunga

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Svenljunga bussterminal

Gas Stations in Svenljunga

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OKQ8
Preem
Tanka-Svenljunga

Banks in Svenljunga

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken
Swedbank Sjuhärad AB

Golf Courses in Svenljunga

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kinds Golfklubb

Stadiums & Teams in Svenljunga

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Svenljunga

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Svenljunga

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ålleberg Airfield-Small Airport
Anderstorp Airfield-Small Airport
Borås Airfield-Small Airport
Falköping Airfield-Small Airport
Herrljunga Airfield-Small Airport
Morup Airfield-Small Airport
Öresten Airfield-Small Airport
Rödene Airfield-Small Airport
Smålandsstenar Smålanda Airfield-Small Airport
Timmele Airfield-Small Airport
Vårgårda Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Svenljunga

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall Svenljunga
Örsås kyrka
Redslareds kyrka
Revesjö kyrka
Svenljunga 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 Svenljunga

What is the population of Svenljunga?

Svenljunga has a population of 3,717 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 173.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Svenljunga?

Svenljunga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 12.8 inches of snow.

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