Orsa
- 📍 Location: Dalarna County,
79 km north-west of Falun - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 6,902 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Orsa, Skattungbyn, Stackmora
- 📐 Area: 1,740 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 275 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 Orsa Municipality?
Orsa Municipality had 6,902 residents on December 31, 2025, up 25 (0.4%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Orsa Municipality in?
Orsa Municipality is in Dalarna County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 15 municipalities and its seat is Falun.
What are the largest towns in Orsa Municipality?
The largest urban area is Orsa with 5,800 residents, followed by Skattungbyn (332) and Stackmora (200). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Orsa from Falun?
Orsa is about 79 km from the county seat Falun in a straight line; Falun lies to the south-east of Orsa. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Orsa from Stockholm?
Orsa is about 275 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Orsa Municipality?
The land area of Orsa Municipality is 1,740 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 4.0 residents per km².
What is Orsa Municipality known for?
Orsa Municipality is known for Lake Orsasjön, the Orsa Grönklitt ski resort with its bear park and the forested Orsa Finnmark, part of which is protected in Hamra National Park. The economy is dominated by the wood industry and tourism.