Nordanstig Municipality: Bergsjö, Gnarp, Harmånger
- 📍 Location: Gävleborg County,
Bergsjö: 145 km north of Gävle - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 9,284 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Bergsjö, Gnarp, Harmånger
- 📐 Area: 1,378 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 300 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 Nordanstig Municipality?
Nordanstig Municipality had 9,284 residents on December 31, 2025, down 199 (2.1%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Nordanstig Municipality in?
Nordanstig 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 Nordanstig Municipality?
The largest urban area is Bergsjö with 1,335 residents, followed by Gnarp (1,132), Harmånger (614), Ilsbo (419) and Strömsbruk (368). In total the municipality has 8 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Bergsjö from Gävle?
Bergsjö is about 145 km from the county seat Gävle in a straight line; Gävle lies to the south of Bergsjö. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Bergsjö from Stockholm?
Bergsjö is about 300 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Nordanstig Municipality?
The land area is 1,378 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 6.7 residents per km².
What is Nordanstig Municipality known for?
Nordanstig Municipality in Hälsingland is a coastal municipality on the Bothnian Sea with shingle fields, islands and about 30 nature reserves. The 59 km Vallstigen trail runs from Hassela to the fishing village of Norrfjärden past old summer farms.