Hammarö is a municipality in Värmland County, in west central Sweden. The municipality covers an area of 56.6 km². Of the total population of 14,162, 7,113 are male, and 7,049 are female. The population density of the community is 250 inhabitants per km². The municipal seat is located in Skoghall.

Geography

The municipality is made up by the island of Hammarön and its archipelago. At 47 km² Hammarön is the third largest island in lake Vänern. It is located off the shore of Wermelandia with the Klarälven delta. The name Hammarö, or Hammarön, literally means "Hammer Island".

External links

• Hammarö - Official site