Åsele
- 📍 Location: Västerbotten County,
Åsele: 145 km west of Umeå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 2,683 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Åsele
- 📐 Area: 4,249 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 540 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 Åsele Municipality?
Åsele Municipality had 2,683 residents on December 31, 2025, down 122 (4.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Åsele Municipality in?
Åsele Municipality is in Västerbotten County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 15 municipalities and its seat is Umeå.
What are the largest towns in Åsele Municipality?
The only urban area in the municipality is Åsele, with 1,633 residents (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Åsele from Umeå?
Åsele is about 145 km from the county seat Umeå in a straight line; Umeå lies to the east of Åsele. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Åsele from Stockholm?
Åsele is about 540 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Åsele Municipality?
The land area is 4,249 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 0.6 residents per km².
What is Åsele Municipality known for?
Åsele Municipality is known for Björnlandet National Park with its valuable old-growth forest and for the Ångerman River with several hydropower stations. Åsele has a wooden church and an open-air museum, and is the planned site of Europe's largest Thai Buddhist temple.