Älvkarleby Municipality: Skutskär, Älvkarleby, Gårdskär
- 📍 Location: Uppsala County,
Skutskär: 89 km north of Uppsala - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 9,573 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Skutskär, Älvkarleby, Gårdskär
- 📐 Area: 221 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 150 km in a straight line
- ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- 💰 Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Älvkarleby Municipality?
Älvkarleby Municipality had 9,573 residents on December 31, 2025, up 62 (0.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Älvkarleby Municipality in?
Älvkarleby Municipality is in Uppsala County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 8 municipalities and its seat is Uppsala.
What are the largest towns in Älvkarleby Municipality?
The largest urban area is Skutskär with 6,606 residents, followed by Älvkarleby (1,506), Gårdskär (362), Marma (309) and Älvkarleö (258). In total the municipality has 5 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Skutskär from Uppsala?
Skutskär is about 89 km from the county seat Uppsala in a straight line; Uppsala lies to the south of Skutskär. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Skutskär from Stockholm?
Skutskär is about 150 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Älvkarleby Municipality?
The land area is 221 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 43 residents per km².
What is Älvkarleby Municipality known for?
Älvkarleby Municipality is known for the mouth of the Dalälven river on Gävlebukten bay, the rapids at Storfjärden and the Billudden headland. Pulp producer Stora Enso is the dominant employer, and Vattenfall operates in Älvkarleby.