Haparanda
- 📍 Location: Norrbotten County,
94 km east of Luleå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 9,027 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Haparanda, Nikkala, Seskarö
- 📐 Area: 930 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 785 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 Haparanda Municipality?
Haparanda Municipality had 9,027 residents on December 31, 2025, down 574 (6.0%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Haparanda Municipality in?
Haparanda 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 Haparanda Municipality?
The largest urban area is Haparanda with 6,292 residents, followed by Nikkala (402) and Seskarö (386). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Haparanda from Luleå?
Haparanda is about 94 km from the county seat Luleå in a straight line; Luleå lies to the west of Haparanda. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Haparanda from Stockholm?
Haparanda is about 785 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Haparanda Municipality?
The land area of Haparanda Municipality is 930 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 9.7 residents per km².
What is Haparanda Municipality known for?
Haparanda Municipality is known for its twin town Tornio across the Torne River and the Finnish border, for the world's northernmost IKEA store and for an archipelago where some islands are protected as a national park. Cross-border trade is important locally.