Gävle
- 📍 Location: Gävleborg County,
county seat - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 104,108 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Gävle, Forsbacka, Bergby
- 📐 Area: 1,621 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 155 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 Gävle Municipality?
Gävle Municipality had 104,108 residents on December 31, 2025, up 1,204 (1.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Gävle Municipality in?
Gävle Municipality is in Gävleborg County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 10 municipalities and its seat is Gävle.
What are the largest towns in Gävle Municipality?
The largest urban area is Gävle with 86,533 residents, followed by Forsbacka (1,697), Bergby (1,503), Hedesunda (1,081) and Åbyggeby (1,014). In total the municipality has 15 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
Is Gävle a county seat?
Yes, Gävle is the county seat of Gävleborg County, home of the County Administrative Board. The county has 10 municipalities.
How far is Gävle from Stockholm?
Gävle is about 155 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Gävle Municipality?
The land area of Gävle Municipality is 1,621 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 64 residents per km².
What is Gävle Municipality known for?
Gävle Municipality is known for the Gävle Goat, the giant straw Yule goat on Slottstorget, the Swedish Railway Museum and brands such as Gevalia coffee, Läkerol and Ahlgrens Bilar. Gävle is the oldest town in Norrland and has a major port.