Älvsbyn
- 📍 Location: Norrbotten County,
Älvsbyn: 53 km west of Luleå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 7,815 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Älvsbyn, Vidsel, Korsträsk
- 📐 Area: 1,712 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 720 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 Älvsbyn Municipality?
Älvsbyn Municipality had 7,815 residents on December 31, 2025, down 239 (3.0%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Älvsbyn Municipality in?
Älvsbyn Municipality is in Norrbotten County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 14 municipalities and its seat is Luleå.
What are the largest towns in Älvsbyn Municipality?
The largest urban area is Älvsbyn with 4,923 residents, followed by Vidsel (389), Korsträsk (327) and Vistträsk (215). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Älvsbyn from Luleå?
Älvsbyn is about 53 km from the county seat Luleå in a straight line; Luleå lies to the east of Älvsbyn. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Älvsbyn from Stockholm?
Älvsbyn is about 720 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Älvsbyn Municipality?
The land area is 1,712 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 4.6 residents per km².
What is Älvsbyn Municipality known for?
Älvsbyn Municipality is known for Polarbageriet's flat bread, the prefabricated house maker Älvsbyhus and the Storforsen nature reserve on the Pite River. It is also home to the RFN government test range, where missiles can be tested over land.