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Vargön, Sweden

Västra Götaland · Sweden

Vargön is a small town in Västra Götaland, Sweden with a population of 4,981. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,981 Population 3,113/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
29.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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About Vargön

Vargön

Vargön is a locality situated in Vänersborg Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 4,919 inhabitants in 2010. Vargön is noted for Vargön Alloys, a producer of iron alloys.

People

Population4,981
Density3,113/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain29.1 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Population4,981
Population Density3,113 / sq mi
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Coordinates58.3560°, 12.3906°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästra Götaland
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation29.1 inches (740 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.5 inches (22 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Vargön

Vargön is a small town in Sweden (Västra Götaland) with a population of 4,981. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 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 29.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Vargön is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 548 business establishments.

Income: Vargön vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)548

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Vargön 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 283 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 194 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 Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density3,113/sq mi
Coordinates58.3560°N, 12.3906°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 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 M3.8 122 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 109 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 89 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 68 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 99 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 81 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 111 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 75 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 65 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 147 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 148 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 111 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 130 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 145 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 115 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 - 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in Wettest
October 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in

Vargön has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 29°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Vargön

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Granås skola F-3 - - - -
Rånnums skola F-3 - - - -
Mariedalsskolan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vargön

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sotenäs 00s, 70s MP3 192 kbps
93.9 Lite FM (US) - AAC

Museums in Vargön

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Betty Backs stuga
Daskebackens kvarn
Härbret
Kanalmuseum
Kungajaktmuseet Älgens Berg
Malöga kassaregård mangårdsbyggnad
Ryggåsstugan
Ryttaretorpet
Saab Car Museum
Solliden
Trollhette quarnen
Vänersborgs Museum

Libraries in Vargön

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brålanda Bibliotek0.0
Huvudbiblioteket0.0
Syltebiblioteket0.0
Trollhättans Stadsbibliotek0.0
Vargöns Bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Vargön

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotell Hehrne
Ronnums Herrgård

Restaurants in Vargön

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elly Thai
La Vacca Pizzeria
Pizzeria Bruks
Pizzeria Viking
Rimini
Ronnums Herrgårds restaurang

Cafes in Vargön

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Villa Björkås
Kungajaktmuseets café
Slusskafet

Clinics in Vargön

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Närhälsan Vargön barnavårdscentral
Närhälsan Vargön vårdcentral

Gas Stations in Vargön

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Preem

Golf Courses in Vargön

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Onsjö Golfklubb
Onsjö Golfklubb

Breweries in Vargön

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ruckel Brewing

Ski Resorts Near Vargön

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 Vargön

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Göteborg Landvetter AirportGOTLarge Airport
Råda Air Base-Medium Airport
Såtenäs Air Base-Medium Airport
Säve AirportGSEMedium Airport
Trollhättan-Vänersborg AirportTHNMedium Airport
Backamo Airfield-Small Airport
Borås Airfield-Small Airport
Esgrene Field-Small Airport
Herrljunga Airfield-Small Airport
Kattleberg Airfield-Small Airport
Rödene Airfield-Small Airport
Rörkärr Airfield-Small Airport
Säffle Airfield-Small Airport
Vårgårda Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vargön

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Salemkyrkan
Vargöns kyrka
Västra Tunhems kyrka

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Waterfalls
2
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 Vargön

What is the population of Vargön?

Vargön has a population of 4,981 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 3,113 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

Is Vargön 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 Vargön?

Vargön 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 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.1 inches, with 8.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vargön?

There are 548 business establishments in the area.

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