Härjedalen Municipality: Sveg, Funäsdalen, Hede
- 📍 Location: Jämtland County,
Sveg: 130 km south of Östersund - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 10,117 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Sveg, Funäsdalen, Hede
- 📐 Area: 11,344 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 360 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 Härjedalen Municipality?
Härjedalen Municipality had 10,117 residents on December 31, 2025, up 47 (0.5%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Härjedalen Municipality in?
Härjedalen Municipality is in Jämtland County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 8 municipalities and its seat is Östersund.
What are the largest towns in Härjedalen Municipality?
The largest urban area is Sveg with 2,448 residents, followed by Funäsdalen (1,064), Hede (711), Vemdalen (661) and Ytterhogdal (472). In total the municipality has 9 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Sveg from Östersund?
Sveg is about 130 km from the county seat Östersund in a straight line; Östersund lies to the north of Sveg. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Sveg from Stockholm?
Sveg is about 360 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Härjedalen Municipality?
The land area is 11,344 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 0.9 residents per km².
What is Härjedalen Municipality known for?
Härjedalen Municipality is one of Sweden's largest by area and consists largely of mountains and wilderness. It is known for the mountain resorts of Funäsdalen, Vemdalen and Lofsdalen and for Sånfjället National Park.