Arjeplog
- 📍 Location: Norrbotten County,
Arjeplog: 200 km west of Luleå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 2,570 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Arjeplog
- 📐 Area: 12,635 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 745 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 Arjeplog Municipality?
Arjeplog Municipality had 2,570 residents on December 31, 2025, down 148 (5.4%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Arjeplog Municipality in?
Arjeplog 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 Arjeplog Municipality?
The only urban area in the municipality is Arjeplog, with 1,626 residents (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Arjeplog from Luleå?
Arjeplog is about 200 km from the county seat Luleå in a straight line; Luleå lies to the east of Arjeplog. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Arjeplog from Stockholm?
Arjeplog is about 745 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Arjeplog Municipality?
The land area is 12,635 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 0.2 residents per km².
What is Arjeplog Municipality known for?
Arjeplog is known for winter car testing on frozen lakes, where most major carmakers test between January and April. The village lies on Hornavan, Sweden's deepest lake, and has the Silver Museum from 1965, recalling silver mining in the 1600s and 1700s.