Kiruna
- 📍 Location: Norrbotten County,
265 km north of Luleå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 22,402 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Kiruna, Jukkasjärvi, Vittangi
- 📐 Area: 19,307 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 955 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 Kiruna Municipality?
Kiruna Municipality had 22,402 residents on December 31, 2025, down 262 (1.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Kiruna Municipality in?
Kiruna 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 Kiruna Municipality?
The largest urban area is Kiruna with 17,284 residents, followed by Jukkasjärvi (753), Vittangi (743), Svappavaara (392) and Karesuando (272). In total the municipality has 6 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Kiruna from Luleå?
Kiruna is about 265 km from the county seat Luleå in a straight line; Luleå lies to the south of Kiruna. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Kiruna from Stockholm?
Kiruna is about 955 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Kiruna Municipality?
The land area of Kiruna Municipality is 19,307 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 1.2 residents per km².
What is Kiruna Municipality known for?
Kiruna Municipality is known for LKAB's Kiirunavaara iron ore mine and the resulting relocation of the town, the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, the Esrange space centre, Kebnekaise, Sweden's highest mountain, and the northern lights.