Motala is a locality in Sweden that serves as the seat of Motala Municipality within Östergötland County. As of 2024, the municipality has a population of 43,717 inhabitants. It ranks as the third largest city in the county, following Linköping and Norrköping.
The city is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Vättern. It is recognized as the primary center for both the Göta Canal and the surrounding lake region.