Hedemora
- 📍 Location: Dalarna County,
41 km south-east of Falun - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 15,025 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Hedemora, Långshyttan, Vikmanshyttan
- 📐 Area: 839 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 Hedemora Municipality?
Hedemora Municipality had 15,025 residents on December 31, 2025, down 437 (2.8%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Hedemora Municipality in?
Hedemora 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 Hedemora Municipality?
The largest urban area is Hedemora with 7,461 residents, followed by Långshyttan (1,405), Vikmanshyttan (843), Garpenberg (479) and Västerby (385). In total the municipality has 6 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Hedemora from Falun?
Hedemora is about 41 km from the county seat Falun in a straight line; Falun lies to the north-west of Hedemora. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Hedemora from Stockholm?
Hedemora is about 155 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Hedemora Municipality?
The land area of Hedemora Municipality is 839 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 18 residents per km².
What is Hedemora Municipality known for?
Hedemora Municipality is known for Dalarna's oldest town, for Boliden's Garpenberg mine, the only place in Bergslagen where ore is still mined, and for old ironworks communities such as Långshyttan and Stjärnsund. The Dalälven river flows through the municipality.