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Avesta

  • 📍 Location: Dalarna County,
    59 km south-east of Falun
  • 🌍 Region: Svealand
  • đŸ‘„ Population: 22,366 (Dec 31, 2025)
  • đŸ™ïž Largest towns: Avesta, Horndal, Fors
  • 📐 Area: 616 kmÂČ (land area)
  • 🚗 To Stockholm: about 140 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 Avesta Municipality?
Avesta Municipality had 22,366 residents on December 31, 2025, down 701 (3.0%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Avesta Municipality in?
Avesta Municipality is in Dalarna County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 15 municipalities and its seat is Falun.
What are the largest towns in Avesta Municipality?
The largest urban area is Avesta with 16,055 residents, followed by Horndal (1,012), Fors (753), Nordanö (417) and FolkÀrna (275). In total the municipality has 5 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Avesta from Falun?
Avesta is about 59 km from the county seat Falun in a straight line; Falun lies to the north-west of Avesta. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Avesta from Stockholm?
Avesta is about 140 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Avesta Municipality?
The land area of Avesta Municipality is 616 kmÂČ (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 36 residents per kmÂČ.
What is Avesta Municipality known for?
Avesta Municipality is known for its copper history with a copper works and mint from the 1600s, the world's largest Dala horse, the former ironworks Verket in Koppardalen now used for art exhibitions, Avesta Bison Park and its setting on the DalÀlven river.
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