Dorotea
- 📍 Location: Västerbotten County,
Dorotea: 195 km west of Umeå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 2,241 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Dorotea
- 📐 Area: 2,780 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 555 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 Dorotea Municipality?
Dorotea Municipality had 2,241 residents on December 31, 2025, down 257 (10.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Dorotea Municipality in?
Dorotea 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 Dorotea Municipality?
The only urban area in the municipality is Dorotea, with 1,208 residents (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Dorotea from Umeå?
Dorotea is about 195 km from the county seat Umeå in a straight line; Umeå lies to the east of Dorotea. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Dorotea from Stockholm?
Dorotea is about 555 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Dorotea Municipality?
The land area is 2,780 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 0.8 residents per km².
What is Dorotea Municipality known for?
Dorotea Municipality is called the southern gate of Lapland and is known for the caravan maker Polarvagnen, now SoliferPolar. The town has a church from 1934 designed by Evert Milles with a sculpture by Carl Milles, and the E45 and Inland Line pass through.