Norsjö
- 📍 Location: Västerbotten County,
Norsjö: 125 km north of Umeå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 3,811 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Norsjö, Bastuträsk
- 📐 Area: 1,751 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 625 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 Norsjö Municipality?
Norsjö Municipality had 3,811 residents on December 31, 2025, down 134 (3.4%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Norsjö Municipality in?
Norsjö 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 Norsjö Municipality?
The largest urban area is Norsjö with 1,995 residents, followed by Bastuträsk (329). In total the municipality has 2 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Norsjö from Umeå?
Norsjö is about 125 km from the county seat Umeå in a straight line; Umeå lies to the south of Norsjö. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Norsjö from Stockholm?
Norsjö is about 625 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Norsjö Municipality?
The land area is 1,751 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 2.2 residents per km².
What is Norsjö Municipality known for?
Norsjö Municipality is known for the ropeway between Örträsk and Mensträsk, a 13.2 km preserved section of Boliden's 96 km ore ropeway from the 1940s, and for its ski runners' museum. It lies in the Skellefteå mining district and has forestry and hydropower.