Östersund
- 📍 Location: Jämtland County,
county seat - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 64,963 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Östersund, Ängsmon, Lit
- 📐 Area: 2,220 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 465 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 Östersund Municipality?
Östersund Municipality had 64,963 residents on December 31, 2025, up 978 (1.5%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Östersund Municipality in?
Östersund Municipality is in Jämtland County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 8 municipalities and its seat is Östersund.
What are the largest towns in Östersund Municipality?
The largest urban area is Östersund with 53,992 residents, followed by Ängsmon (1,501), Lit (1,226), Marieby (722) and Tandsbyn (427). In total the municipality has 11 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
Is Östersund a county seat?
Yes, Östersund is the county seat of Jämtland County, home of the County Administrative Board. The county has 8 municipalities.
How far is Östersund from Stockholm?
Östersund is about 465 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Östersund Municipality?
The land area of Östersund Municipality is 2,220 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 29 residents per km².
What is Östersund Municipality known for?
Östersund Municipality is known for Lake Storsjön, Frösön island with the Frösö Runestone, the Jamtli open-air museum and the Storsjö lake monster legend. The city hosts Biathlon World Cup races and the Storsjöyran festival, and Mid Sweden University's largest campus.