Gagnef Municipality: Djurås, Mockfjärd, Gagnef
- 📍 Location: Dalarna County,
Djurås: 28 km west of Falun - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 10,307 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Djurås, Mockfjärd, Gagnef
- 📐 Area: 771 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 210 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 Gagnef Municipality?
Gagnef Municipality had 10,307 residents on December 31, 2025, down 71 (0.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Gagnef Municipality in?
Gagnef 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 Gagnef Municipality?
The largest urban area is Djurås with 2,268 residents, followed by Mockfjärd (1,981), Gagnef (1,257), Floda / Dala-Floda (682) and Björbo (674). In total the municipality has 8 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Djurås from Falun?
Djurås is about 28 km from the county seat Falun in a straight line; Falun lies to the east of Djurås. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Djurås from Stockholm?
Djurås is about 210 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Gagnef Municipality?
The land area is 771 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 13 residents per km².
What is Gagnef Municipality known for?
In Gagnef, the Österdalälven and Västerdalälven rivers meet to form the Dalälven. The municipality is known for two of Sweden's last floating bridges, in Gagnef church village and Österfors, and for the Ottilia Adelborg Museum.