Knivsta
- 📍 Location: Uppsala County,
16 km south-east of Uppsala - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 21,733 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Knivsta, Alsike, Edeby
- 📐 Area: 284 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 46 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 Knivsta Municipality?
Knivsta Municipality had 21,733 residents on December 31, 2025, up 2,627 (13.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Knivsta Municipality in?
Knivsta Municipality is in Uppsala County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 8 municipalities and its seat is Uppsala.
What are the largest towns in Knivsta Municipality?
The largest urban area is Knivsta with 9,771 residents, followed by Alsike (5,339) and Edeby (256). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Knivsta from Uppsala?
Knivsta is about 16 km from the county seat Uppsala in a straight line; Uppsala lies to the north-west of Knivsta. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Knivsta from Stockholm?
Knivsta is about 46 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Knivsta Municipality?
The land area of Knivsta Municipality is 284 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 77 residents per km².
What is Knivsta Municipality known for?
Knivsta Municipality is known for the Stones of Mora in Lagga parish, where Swedish kings were elected in the Middle Ages, and for ranking among Sweden's safest municipalities for many years. Carl Milles's sculpture stands by Lagga Church.