Borlänge
- 📍 Location: Dalarna County,
17 km south-west of Falun - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 51,354 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Borlänge, Ornäs, Torsång
- 📐 Area: 587 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 195 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 Borlänge Municipality?
Borlänge Municipality had 51,354 residents on December 31, 2025, down 1,040 (2.0%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Borlänge Municipality in?
Borlänge 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 Borlänge Municipality?
The largest urban area is Borlänge with 44,299 residents, followed by Ornäs (1,047), Torsång (829), Halvarsgårdarna (274) and Repbäcken (232). In total the municipality has 6 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Borlänge from Falun?
Borlänge is about 17 km from the county seat Falun in a straight line; Falun lies to the north-east of Borlänge. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Borlänge from Stockholm?
Borlänge is about 195 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Borlänge Municipality?
The land area of Borlänge Municipality is 587 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 88 residents per km².
What is Borlänge Municipality known for?
Borlänge Municipality is known for SSAB's Domnarvet steelworks, Stora Enso's Kvarnsveden paper mill and the head office of the Swedish Transport Administration. The town lies on the Dalälven river and hosted the Peace & Love festival from 1999 to 2019.