Bjurholm
- 📍 Location: Västerbotten County,
Bjurholm: 52 km west of Umeå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 2,327 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Bjurholm
- 📐 Area: 1,315 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 515 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 Bjurholm Municipality?
Bjurholm Municipality had 2,327 residents on December 31, 2025, down 60 (2.5%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Bjurholm Municipality in?
Bjurholm 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 Bjurholm Municipality?
The only urban area in the municipality is Bjurholm, with 984 residents (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Bjurholm from Umeå?
Bjurholm is about 52 km from the county seat Umeå in a straight line; Umeå lies to the east of Bjurholm. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Bjurholm from Stockholm?
Bjurholm is about 515 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Bjurholm Municipality?
The land area is 1,315 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 1.8 residents per km².
What is Bjurholm Municipality known for?
Bjurholm is known for Älgens Hus, the Elk House, where visitors can meet tame elk and learn about the animal. The Öre and Lögde rivers flow through the heavily forested municipality.