Kalix
- 📍 Location: Norrbotten County,
54 km north-east of Luleå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 15,252 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Kalix, Töre, Nyborg
- 📐 Area: 1,820 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 770 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 Kalix Municipality?
Kalix Municipality had 15,252 residents on December 31, 2025, down 560 (3.5%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Kalix Municipality in?
Kalix 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 Kalix Municipality?
The largest urban area is Kalix with 8,226 residents, followed by Töre (993), Nyborg (769), Risögrund (632) and Sangis (487). In total the municipality has 8 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Kalix from Luleå?
Kalix is about 54 km from the county seat Luleå in a straight line; Luleå lies to the south-west of Kalix. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Kalix from Stockholm?
Kalix is about 770 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Kalix Municipality?
The land area of Kalix Municipality is 1,820 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 8.4 residents per km².
What is Kalix Municipality known for?
Kalix Municipality is known for Kalix vendace roe, the mouth of the Kalix River on the Bay of Bothnia and an archipelago of many islands. Kalix Church, from the 15th century, is Sweden's northernmost medieval church, and the Karlsborg mill makes packaging paper.