Jokkmokk
- 📍 Location: Norrbotten County,
Jokkmokk: 155 km north-west of Luleå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 4,695 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Jokkmokk, Vuollerim, Porjus
- 📐 Area: 17,719 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 815 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 Jokkmokk Municipality?
Jokkmokk Municipality had 4,695 residents on December 31, 2025, down 156 (3.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Jokkmokk Municipality in?
Jokkmokk Municipality is in Norrbotten County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 14 municipalities and its seat is Luleå.
What are the largest towns in Jokkmokk Municipality?
The largest urban area is Jokkmokk with 2,711 residents, followed by Vuollerim (591) and Porjus (256). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Jokkmokk from Luleå?
Jokkmokk is about 155 km from the county seat Luleå in a straight line; Luleå lies to the south-east of Jokkmokk. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Jokkmokk from Stockholm?
Jokkmokk is about 815 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Jokkmokk Municipality?
The land area is 17,719 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 0.3 residents per km².
What is Jokkmokk Municipality known for?
Jokkmokk Municipality is known for the Laponian Area World Heritage Site, the Sarek, Padjelanta, Muddus and Stora Sjöfallet national parks and the Jokkmokk Winter Market, held each February for over 400 years. The Lule River has large hydropower plants.