# Värnamo

> urban area in Värnamo Municipality, Sweden

**Wikidata**: [Q54771](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q54771)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Värnamo)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/varnamo

## Summary
Värnamo is an urban area and city located in Värnamo Municipality, Sweden, serving as the municipal capital. Situated along the Lagan river, the area covers 1,245 hectares and had a population of 20,273 as of December 31, 2023. It is classified as both a city and an urban area in Sweden, with extensive documentation across numerous international geographic and cultural databases.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Värnamo is defined as an urban area in Sweden and a city (instance of large human settlement).
- **Location**: It is the capital of Värnamo Municipality and is located in Sweden at coordinates 57.181761607419° N, 14.058491153451° E.
- **Hydrology**: The urban area is located in or next to the body of water known as Lagan.
- **Population (2023)**: 20,273 residents (as of December 31, 2023).
- **Area (2023)**: 1,245 hectares (as of December 31, 2023).
- **Time Zone**: Observes UTC+01:00 (standard time) and UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time).
- **Swedish Codes**: Swedish urban area code is T1732; settlement area code is 0683TC110 (starting 1960).
- **GADM ID**: SWE.7.10_1.
- **Key Identifiers**: ISNI 0000000107062018; GND ID 4221982-6; VIAF ID 153756558.
- **Official Name**: The official name is Värnamo, with audio pronunciations available in Swedish.

## FAQs
**Where is Värnamo located?**
Värnamo is situated in Värnamo Municipality, Sweden, where it serves as the capital. It lies next to the Lagan river and is categorized as both an urban area and a city.

**What is the current population and size of Värnamo?**
As of December 31, 2023, Värnamo has a population of 20,273 and spans an area of 1,245 hectares. The population has grown from 10,916 in 1960 to over 20,000 in recent years.

**How is Värnamo categorized in Swedish geography?**
It is classified as an urban area in Sweden and holds the Swedish urban area code T1732. It also utilizes the settlement area code 0683TC110, which has been in use since 1960.

**What are the primary identifiers used for Värnamo in databases?**
Värnamo is identified by the ISNI 0000000107062018, GND ID 4221982-6, and VIAF ID 153756558. It is also listed in GeoNames (2664855) and the MusicBrainz database (c51d0730-f71f-44a8-9dda-946223b4bb0f).

**What landmarks or media are associated with Värnamo?**
Notable imagery includes a view of Tingshuset vid Kyrktorget featuring the sculpture "Marknadsgycklarna" by Bror Marklund. The settlement also has a defined coat of arms and a banner used on Wikivoyage.

## Why It Matters
Värnamo serves as the administrative and cultural heart of Värnamo Municipality, acting as the central hub for the region. Its consistent population growth, expanding from roughly 10,000 in the mid-20th century to over 20,000 today, highlights its significance as a vital urban center in Sweden. The city's presence in extensive global databases—including library authorities, geographic information systems, and music archives—demonstrates its broader recognition and integration into international data networks. Additionally, its specific urban area codes and historical settlement data make it an important case study for Swedish demographic and urban planning statistics.

## Notable For
- Serving as the seat of government for Värnamo Municipality.
- Being geographically situated along the Lagan river.
- Hosting the sculpture "Marknadsgycklarna" by artist Bror Marklund at Kyrktorget.
- Maintaining a comprehensive set of cross-references in global knowledge bases, including 42 Wikipedia sitelinks.
- Having a distinct Swedish urban area code (T1732) and settlement area code (0683TC110).
- Possessing a recorded history of physical expansion, with area data meticulously tracked from 1990 (1,068 hectares) to 2023 (1,245 hectares).

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Värnamo is an urban area and city that functions as the capital of Värnamo Municipality within the country of Sweden. Geographically, it is positioned at coordinates 57.181761607419 latitude and 14.058491153451 longitude. The settlement is located in or adjacent to the body of water known as the Lagan. The region adheres to the Central European Time standard, observing UTC+01:00 for standard time and UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time.

Administratively, Värnamo is integrated into several classification systems. It holds the GADM identifier SWE.7.10_1 and the Swedish urban area code T1732. Additionally, it utilizes the settlement area code 0683TC110, a designation that has been active since 1960. The ArchInform location ID is 54289.

### Demographics and Physical Area
Värnamo has experienced significant growth in both population and physical size over the decades.

**Population History:**
- **1960**: 10,916
- **1965**: 13,173
- **1970**: 14,962
- **2015**: 19,061
- **2016**: 19,303
- **2017**: 19,569
- **2018**: 19,669
- **2019**: 19,741
- **2020**: 19,778 (and 19,822 from another source)
- **2023**: 20,273 (Preferred value)

**Land Area (in Hectares):**
- **1990**: 1,068
- **1995**: 1,117
- **2000**: 1,159
- **2005**: 1,210
- **2010**: 1,217
- **2015**: 1,191
- **2018**: 1,194
- **2020**: 1,214
- **2023**: 1,245 (Preferred value)

### External Identifiers and Database References
Värnamo is cataloged in a wide array of international and specialized databases, reflecting its status as a well-documented entity.

**Library and Authority Files:**
- **ISNI**: 0000000107062018
- **GND ID**: 4221982-6
- **VIAF ID**: 153756558
- **Library of Congress ID**: n93098666
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007530909705171

**Geographic and Structured Data:**
- **GeoNames ID**: 2664855
- **Freebase ID**: /m/02p3gx4
- **Yale Lux ID**: place/fb5c2ea5-38f5-4591-a617-a1dcd1d16493
- **Who's On First ID**: 101816851
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -2533856
- **FactGrid Item ID**: Q190398

**Cultural and Specialized Archives:**
- **MusicBrainz Area ID**: c51d0730-f71f-44a8-9dda-946223b4bb0f
- **Museum Digital Place ID**: 15582
- **National Historical Museums of Sweden ID**: geo/fab0e2ab-45d0-4a7e-b491-e04e63e114c4
- **Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID**: varnamo (and former scheme ID 0482905)

**Online Presence:**
- **Wikidata**: Extensively referenced with 42 sitelinks.
- **Wikipedia**: Available in over 35 languages.
- **NE.se ID**: värnamo-(tätort-värnamo-kommun)
- **Fandom Article ID**: sweden:Värnamo
- **Quora Topic**: Värnamo-Sweden
- **Google Play Store ID**: Värnamo

### Media and Cultural Representation
Värnamo possesses a rich collection of visual and auditory media representing its municipal and cultural identity.

**Imagery:**
- The primary image depicts "Tingshuset vid Kyrktorget" (The Courthouse at Church Square), featuring the sculpture "Marknadsgycklaren" by Bror Marklund to the left.
- A secondary caption for the image refers to "Plaça de l'Església de Värnamo."
- The entity uses a specific page banner sourced from Wikivoyage.
- The official coat of arms is available as a vector image (Värnamo vapen.svg).

**Audio and Pronunciation:**
- Audio files are available for the official name pronunciation, hosted on Wikimedia Commons (Sv-Värnamo.ogg and LL-Q9027_(swe)-Moonhouse-Värnamo.wav).

**Categories:**
- **Commons Category**: Värnamo
- **Wikipedia Categories**: Includes "Category:People from Värnamo, Sweden" and "Category:Births in Värnamo."
- **Topic's Main Category**: Category:Värnamo

**Aliases:**
- Japanese: ヴァルナモ
- Russian: Вернамо

## References

1. archINFORM
2. Localities 2010
3. Virtual International Authority File
4. Tätorter 2015; befolkning 2010–2018, landareal, andel som överlappas av fritidshusområden
5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
6. [Befolkning i tätorter 1960-2010. Statistics Sweden](http://www.scb.se/Statistik/MI/MI0810/2010A01Z/05_Tatorter2010_befolkning_1960_2010.xls)
7. MusicBrainz
8. Census 1960
9. Population and housing census in 1965
10. Population and Housing Census 1970, Part 2. Population in localities
11. Statistiska tätorter 2018 – befolkning, landareal, befolkningstäthet
12. Source
13. Statistical localities 2020
14. Statistical database, Land area by localities, population and population density per sq. km. Every fifth year 1960 - 2015
15. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
16. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
17. museum-digital