Krokom
- 📍 Location: Jämtland County,
Krokom: 19 km north-west of Östersund - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 15,795 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Krokom, Ås, Nälden
- 📐 Area: 6,188 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 485 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 Krokom Municipality?
Krokom Municipality had 15,795 residents on December 31, 2025, up 741 (4.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Krokom Municipality in?
Krokom Municipality is in Jämtland County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 8 municipalities and its seat is Östersund.
What are the largest towns in Krokom Municipality?
The largest urban area is Krokom with 1,844 residents, followed by Ås (1,589), Nälden (986), Dvärsätt (784) and Aspås (524). In total the municipality has 13 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Krokom from Östersund?
Krokom is about 19 km from the county seat Östersund in a straight line; Östersund lies to the south-east of Krokom. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Krokom from Stockholm?
Krokom is about 485 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Krokom Municipality?
The land area is 6,188 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 2.6 residents per km².
What is Krokom Municipality known for?
Krokom Municipality is known for the roughly 5,000-year-old moose rock carvings at Glösa and for the Offerdal and Hotagen mountains, with nature reserves such as Hotagen and Grubbdalen. The municipality begins in the Indalsälven valley near Östersund.