Arvidsjaur
- 📍 Location: Norrbotten County,
Arvidsjaur: 135 km west of Luleå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 6,026 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Arvidsjaur, Glommersträsk
- 📐 Area: 5,694 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 700 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 Arvidsjaur Municipality?
Arvidsjaur Municipality had 6,026 residents on December 31, 2025, down 119 (1.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Arvidsjaur Municipality in?
Arvidsjaur 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 Arvidsjaur Municipality?
The largest urban area is Arvidsjaur with 4,448 residents, followed by Glommersträsk (208). In total the municipality has 2 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Arvidsjaur from Luleå?
Arvidsjaur is about 135 km from the county seat Luleå in a straight line; Luleå lies to the east of Arvidsjaur. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Arvidsjaur from Stockholm?
Arvidsjaur is about 700 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Arvidsjaur Municipality?
The land area is 5,694 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 1.1 residents per km².
What is Arvidsjaur Municipality known for?
Arvidsjaur Municipality is known for Lappstaden, a 17th-century Sami church town of huts and raised storehouses, and for winter testing, where major car makers run arctic trials. The Inland Railway serves the town in summer, and Sami reindeer-herding villages remain in the area.