Hudiksvall
- 📍 Location: Gävleborg County,
115 km north of Gävle - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 37,341 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Hudiksvall, Iggesund, Delsbo
- 📐 Area: 2,500 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 270 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 Hudiksvall Municipality?
Hudiksvall Municipality had 37,341 residents on December 31, 2025, down 190 (0.5%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Hudiksvall Municipality in?
Hudiksvall 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 Hudiksvall Municipality?
The largest urban area is Hudiksvall with 16,792 residents, followed by Iggesund (3,370), Delsbo (2,206), Sörforsa (1,480) and Näsviken (994). In total the municipality has 10 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Hudiksvall from Gävle?
Hudiksvall is about 115 km from the county seat Gävle in a straight line; Gävle lies to the south of Hudiksvall. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Hudiksvall from Stockholm?
Hudiksvall is about 270 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Hudiksvall Municipality?
The land area of Hudiksvall Municipality is 2,500 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 15 residents per km².
What is Hudiksvall Municipality known for?
Hudiksvall Municipality is known for its nickname Glada Hudik (Happy Hudik), for Iggesund Paperboard, its largest industrial company, and for an indented archipelago coast with the old fishing harbour Agö. Lakes Norrdellen and Södra Dellen were formed by a meteorite impact.