Malå
- 📍 Location: Västerbotten County,
Malå: 165 km north-west of Umeå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 2,902 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Malå
- 📐 Area: 1,609 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 650 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 Malå Municipality?
Malå Municipality had 2,902 residents on December 31, 2025, down 122 (4.0%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Malå Municipality in?
Malå Municipality is in Västerbotten County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 15 municipalities and its seat is Umeå.
What are the largest towns in Malå Municipality?
The only urban area in the municipality is Malå, with 2,013 residents (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Malå from Umeå?
Malå is about 165 km from the county seat Umeå in a straight line; Umeå lies to the south-east of Malå. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Malå from Stockholm?
Malå is about 650 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Malå Municipality?
The land area is 1,609 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 1.8 residents per km².
What is Malå Municipality known for?
Malå is known for large areas of untouched nature, old-growth forest and bogs, and the Malå-Storforsen nature reserve with rapids and a canyon on the Malån river. It is one of the southernmost outposts of Sami settlement, with timber and engineering industries.