Ljusdal
- 📍 Location: Gävleborg County,
140 km north-west of Gävle - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 18,377 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Ljusdal, Järvsö, Färila
- 📐 Area: 5,284 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 295 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 Ljusdal Municipality?
Ljusdal Municipality had 18,377 residents on December 31, 2025, down 490 (2.6%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Ljusdal Municipality in?
Ljusdal Municipality is in Gävleborg County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 10 municipalities and its seat is Gävle.
What are the largest towns in Ljusdal Municipality?
The largest urban area is Ljusdal with 7,125 residents, followed by Järvsö (1,592), Färila (1,324), Tallåsen (578) and Lillhaga (394). In total the municipality has 6 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Ljusdal from Gävle?
Ljusdal is about 140 km from the county seat Gävle in a straight line; Gävle lies to the south-east of Ljusdal. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Ljusdal from Stockholm?
Ljusdal is about 295 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Ljusdal Municipality?
The land area of Ljusdal Municipality is 5,284 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 3.5 residents per km².
What is Ljusdal Municipality known for?
Ljusdal Municipality is known for the Ljusnan river, extensive forests and the resort of Järvsö with the Järvsöbacken ski slope and the Järvzoo wildlife park of Nordic animals. The economy is based on forest and mechanical industries.