Järfälla
- 📍 Location: Stockholm County,
16 km north-west of Stockholm - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 90,180 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Urban area: the main town is part of a larger urban area crossing the municipal border (Statistics Sweden, 2023)
- 📐 Area: 54 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- 💰 Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Järfälla Municipality?
Järfälla Municipality had 90,180 residents on December 31, 2025, up 8,906 (11.0%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Järfälla Municipality in?
Järfälla Municipality is in Stockholm County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 26 municipalities and its seat is Stockholm.
What are the largest towns in Järfälla Municipality?
According to Statistics Sweden (2023), the main town is part of a larger urban area that crosses the municipal border, and most residents live there.
How far is Järfälla from Stockholm?
Järfälla is about 16 km from the county seat Stockholm in a straight line; Stockholm lies to the south-east of Järfälla. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Järfälla from Gothenburg?
Järfälla is about 390 km from Gothenburg in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Järfälla Municipality?
The land area of Järfälla Municipality is 54 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 1,668 residents per km².
What is Järfälla Municipality known for?
Järfälla Municipality is known for the Görväln nature reserve along Lake Mälaren and Görväln House, a 17th-century manor now run as a hotel and restaurant. It also has the open landscape of western Järvafältet and Jakobsberg, one of the busiest commuter rail stations.