Ockelbo
- 📍 Location: Gävleborg County,
Ockelbo: 38 km north-west of Gävle - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 5,715 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Ockelbo, Lingbo, Åmot
- 📐 Area: 1,070 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 190 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 Ockelbo Municipality?
Ockelbo Municipality had 5,715 residents on December 31, 2025, down 169 (2.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Ockelbo Municipality in?
Ockelbo 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 Ockelbo Municipality?
The largest urban area is Ockelbo with 2,901 residents, followed by Lingbo (375) and Åmot (235). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Ockelbo from Gävle?
Ockelbo is about 38 km from the county seat Gävle in a straight line; Gävle lies to the south-east of Ockelbo. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Ockelbo from Stockholm?
Ockelbo is about 190 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Ockelbo Municipality?
The land area is 1,070 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 5.3 residents per km².
What is Ockelbo Municipality known for?
Ockelbo Municipality is known for the Wij Gardens rose gardens and the well-preserved 17th-century Wij ironworks, for its history of building special vehicles such as snowmobiles and racing cars, shown at Ockelbo Expo, and for its summer and winter markets.