Averum is a village in Västervik Municipality, in Kalmar County, Sweden. Averum lies at 24 m above sea level. The nearest city is Västervik, 22 km to the south. Beaches nearby: Ytterbystranden (6.5 km). Among the landmarks around are church of Östra Ed (8.9 km), Loftahammar Church (4.7 km) and Lofta Church (14.1 km).