
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Falköping, a city in Västra Götaland, Sweden in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Falköping — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Falköping | |
| District / County | Falköpings Kommun | |
| State | Västra Götaland | |
| Country | Sweden | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 17,170 | |
| Area | 8.32 km² (3.21 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Västra Götaland | #16 of 213 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Swedish Krona | |
| Code ISO-4217 | SEK | |
| Symbol | kr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +46 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .se | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 217 | |
| In Feet | 712 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 58.17 | |
| Longitude | 13.55 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 58.173° N 13.551° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 58° 10' 24" N 13° 33' 2" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 58° 10.41' N 13° 33.04' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Västra Götaland Capital | 107 km West-Southwest of Gothenburg | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Fossby, Norway (158 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:22 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:59 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 37m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Stockholm |
Falköping is a city situated in Västra Götaland, Sweden, within Europe. It falls under Falköpings Kommun, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Falköping as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Västra Götaland
The latitude and longitude of Falköping pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 217 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Falköping on the map
Falköping runs on UTC +01:00, shifting to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Falköping run on Swedish Krona (SEK), shown with the symbol kr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Falköping exchange rates
To ring a number in Falköping from outside Sweden, dial +46 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Falköping and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Falköping ranks #16 of 213 cities in Västra Götaland. It lies about 107 km West-Southwest of Gothenburg, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Västra Götaland market. › Cities near Falköping
Falköping has a recorded population of approximately 17,170 people. That places it #16 of 213 cities with population data in Västra Götaland. Browse more cities in Västra Götaland for comparison.
Falköping spans approximately 8.32 square kilometers (3.21 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Falköping sits within Falköpings Kommun, is part of Västra Götaland in Sweden. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Falköping keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:22 AM and sets around 08:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Falköping price in Swedish krona (SEK), written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Falköping currency page.
Falköping is about 107 km West-Southwest of Gothenburg, the capital of Västra Götaland. See cities near Falköping for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Falköping lands you closest to Fossby, Norway, about 158 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Falköping sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.