Härnösand
- 📍 Location: Västernorrland County,
county seat - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 24,348 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Härnösand, Älandsbro, Ramvik
- 📐 Area: 1,064 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 365 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 Härnösand Municipality?
Härnösand Municipality had 24,348 residents on December 31, 2025, down 766 (3.1%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Härnösand Municipality in?
Härnösand Municipality is in Västernorrland County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 7 municipalities and its seat is Härnösand.
What are the largest towns in Härnösand Municipality?
The largest urban area is Härnösand with 18,236 residents, followed by Älandsbro (888), Ramvik (408) and Utansjö (202). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
Is Härnösand a county seat?
Yes, Härnösand is the county seat of Västernorrland County, home of the County Administrative Board. The county has 7 municipalities.
How far is Härnösand from Stockholm?
Härnösand is about 365 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Härnösand Municipality?
The land area of Härnösand Municipality is 1,064 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 23 residents per km².
What is Härnösand Municipality known for?
Härnösand Municipality is known as the gateway to the High Coast World Heritage Site, as the seat of the Diocese of Härnösand and the county governor, for the Murberget open air museum and as the first Swedish town with electric street lighting in 1885.