Boden
- 📍 Location: Norrbotten County,
33 km north-west of Luleå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 28,624 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Boden, Sävast, Trångforsen och Heden
- 📐 Area: 4,046 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 Boden Municipality?
Boden Municipality had 28,624 residents on December 31, 2025, up 564 (2.0%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Boden Municipality in?
Boden 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 Boden Municipality?
The largest urban area is Boden with 16,644 residents, followed by Sävast (3,548), Trångforsen och Heden (1,813), Vittjärv (522) and Harads (504). In total the municipality has 7 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Boden from Luleå?
Boden is about 33 km from the county seat Luleå in a straight line; Luleå lies to the south-east of Boden. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Boden from Stockholm?
Boden is about 745 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Boden Municipality?
The land area of Boden Municipality is 4,046 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 7.1 residents per km².
What is Boden Municipality known for?
Boden Municipality is known for Boden Fortress with Rödberget Fort and as the Swedish Army's largest garrison town. Boden is also a junction of the Northern Main Line and the Iron Ore Line, and Stegra is building a hydrogen-based steel mill here.