# Varberg

> urban area in Varberg Municipality, Sweden

**Wikidata**: [Q21168](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21168)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varberg)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/varberg

## Summary
Varberg is an urban area in Sweden, located within Varberg Municipality, of which it serves as the administrative capital. Founded in 1666, it lies in the historical province of Halland and has grown to a population of 38,575 as of December 31, 2023. The locality covers an area of 2,492 hectares and is recognized as a significant settlement with strong cultural and administrative ties in the region.

## Key Facts
- **Official Name**: Varberg
- **Type**: Urban area in Sweden (tätort), also classified as a city
- **Location**: Varberg Municipality, Halland, Sweden
- **Country Affiliation**: Part of Sweden since 1658 (Treaty of Roskilde); previously part of Denmark
- **Inception**: 1666
- **Capital Of**: Varberg Municipality
- **Population**: 38,575 (as of December 31, 2023)
- **Area**: 2,492 hectares (as of December 31, 2023)
- **Coordinates**: 57.09729° N, 12.27333° E
- **Timezone**: UTC+01:00 (standard time), UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time)
- **Member Of**: Eurotowns network
- **Twin City**: Karlovy Vary
- **Sitelink Count**: 61 (indicating presence across Wikimedia projects)
- **Urban Area Code (Sweden)**: T4156
- **Settlement Area Code (Sweden)**: 1383TC119 (since 1960)

## FAQs

**What is Varberg’s historical significance?**
Varberg became part of Sweden in 1658 under the Treaty of Roskilde, having previously been under Danish rule. It was officially founded in 1666 and has since served as a key urban center in the Halland region.

**What is the population and size of Varberg?**
As of December 31, 2023, Varberg has a population of 38,575 and spans an area of 2,492 hectares. The urban area has seen steady growth over the decades, with notable increases recorded in the 2010s and 2020s.

**Where is Varberg located?**
Varberg is located in Varberg Municipality, within the historical province of Halland on the western coast of Sweden. Its precise coordinates are 57.09729° N latitude and 12.27333° E longitude.

**What international connections does Varberg have?**
Varberg is a member of the Eurotowns network and is twinned with Karlovy Vary. It is also referenced in multiple international databases and encyclopedias, including Wikipedia in over 50 languages.

**What administrative functions does Varberg serve?**
Varberg serves as the capital of Varberg Municipality. It has been the administrative center since 1634 and plays a central role in local governance and regional planning.

## Why It Matters
Varberg is a historically and administratively significant urban area in Sweden. Its transition from Danish to Swedish rule in 1658 marks it as a location of geopolitical importance in Scandinavian history. As the capital of Varberg Municipality, it functions as a hub for local government and public services. Its membership in the Eurotowns network highlights its engagement in European municipal cooperation. The steady growth in population and area size demonstrates its ongoing relevance as a residential and economic center. Varberg’s cultural footprint is further evidenced by its extensive documentation in international knowledge bases, including multilingual Wikipedia entries and various library and encyclopedia identifiers.

## Notable For
- **Historical Transition**: Changed sovereignty from Denmark to Sweden in 1658 via the Treaty of Roskilde.
- **Administrative Role**: Capital of Varberg Municipality since 1634.
- **Population Growth**: Increased from 14,089 in 1960 to 38,575 in 2023.
- **International Recognition**: Featured in over 50 language editions of Wikipedia.
- **European Integration**: Member of the Eurotowns network.
- **Cultural Heritage**: Described in major historical encyclopedias such as Zedler’s *Großes vollständiges Universallexicon*.
- **Geographical Significance**: Located in Halland, a coastal region with strategic historical importance.

## Body

### Governance and Administration
Varberg is the administrative capital of Varberg Municipality, a role it has held since 1634. The urban area is classified under the Swedish urban area code T4156 and the settlement area code 1383TC119. It operates within the Central European Time zone (UTC+01:00 standard, UTC+02:00 daylight saving). The municipality’s official website is https://www.varberg.se/.

### Historical Context
The area now known as Varberg became part of Sweden in 1658 following the Treaty of Roskilde, which concluded a series of conflicts between Sweden and Denmark. Before this, it was under Danish administration. Varberg was officially established in 1666. It has been documented in historical sources such as Zedler’s *Großes vollständiges Universallexicon aller Wissenschaften und Künste*.

### Demographics and Urban Development
Varberg has experienced consistent population growth:
- 1960: 14,089
- 1970: 17,768
- 1980: 19,668
- 1990: 22,728
- 2000: 25,067
- 2005: 26,041
- 2010: 27,602
- 2015: 34,248
- 2020: 36,327
- 2023: 38,575

The urban area has expanded correspondingly, from 1,311 hectares in 2005 to 2,492 hectares in 2023.

### Geography and Location
Varberg is situated at coordinates 57.09729° N, 12.27333° E in the historical province of Halland. It is located near a body of water identified as Q6980036. The area is represented in geographic databases such as GeoNames (ID: 2664996) and has a GNS unique feature ID of -2533706.

### International and Cultural Presence
Varberg is represented in numerous international knowledge systems:
- **Wikidata**: Qxxxx (implied, not specified in source)
- **Wikipedia**: Article exists in 61 language versions, including English, German, French, Arabic, Japanese, and others.
- **Library Identifiers**: Library of Congress Authority ID (n82108114), BNF ID (15537348v), National Library of Israel J9U ID (987007557565005171).
- **Encyclopedia References**: Nationalencyklopedin (ne.se ID: varberg-(tätort-varberg-kommun)), Store ID on Google Play, BBC Things ID, Quora Topic, Fandom Article ID.
- **Audio Pronunciation**: Available via Wikimedia Commons.

### Visual and Media Representation
- **Primary Image**: Varbergs torg with Varberg Church in the background.
- **Montage Image**: Collage of Varberg.
- **Locator Map**: Varberg in Sweden.
- **Page Banner**: Panorama of Varberg Fortress.

### Organizations and Relationships
- **Eurotowns Network**: Varberg is a member.
- **Twin City**: Karlovy Vary.
- **Related Entities**: Varberg Municipality, Halland, Treaty of Roskilde.
- **Categories**: Topic’s main category is “Category:Varberg”; associated categories include maps, people born there, and people from Varberg.

### Technical and Database Identifiers
- **GND ID**: 4313566-3
- **VIAF ID**: 130807849
- **MusicBrainz Area ID**: 26a138a7-56fa-4169-89ee-7e62f857334e
- **Who’s On First ID**: 101816741
- **FactGrid Item ID**: ionization
- **RKD Thesaurus ID**: 36078
- **Swedish Urban Area Code**: T4156
- **GADM ID**: SWE.5.6_1
- **TORA ID**: 12444
- **BHCL UUID**: cc7107b9-9259-4606-ae9c-8ecbeb2f426c

### Notes on Data Sources
Population and area figures are derived from Swedish statistical databases, including references to SCB (Statistics Sweden) and various Wikidata entries. Historical population data points use census and demographic balance methods. Geographic coordinates and administrative classifications are supported by authoritative Swedish and international sources. All data points include references to specific documents, publications, or databases as cited in the source material.

## References

1. Localities 2010
2. BnF authorities
3. Tätorter 2015; befolkning 2010–2018, landareal, andel som överlappas av fritidshusområden
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. [Befolkning i tätorter 1960-2010. Statistics Sweden](http://www.scb.se/Statistik/MI/MI0810/2010A01Z/05_Tatorter2010_befolkning_1960_2010.xls)
6. MusicBrainz
7. Source
8. Statistiska tätorter 2018 – befolkning, landareal, befolkningstäthet
9. GeoNames
10. BBC Things
11. Statistical localities 2020
12. Quora
13. [Bibliography of the History of the Czech Lands](https://biblio.hiu.cas.cz/records/cc7107b9-9259-4606-ae9c-8ecbeb2f426c)