Ovanåker Municipality: Edsbyn, Alfta, Roteberg
- 📍 Location: Gävleborg County,
Edsbyn: 110 km north-west of Gävle - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 11,272 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Edsbyn, Alfta, Roteberg
- 📐 Area: 1,883 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 260 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 Ovanåker Municipality?
Ovanåker Municipality had 11,272 residents on December 31, 2025, down 400 (3.4%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Ovanåker Municipality in?
Ovanåker 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 Ovanåker Municipality?
The largest urban area is Edsbyn with 4,244 residents, followed by Alfta (2,418), Roteberg (372), Knåda (283) and Viksjöfors (258). In total the municipality has 6 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Edsbyn from Gävle?
Edsbyn is about 110 km from the county seat Gävle in a straight line; Gävle lies to the south-east of Edsbyn. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Edsbyn from Stockholm?
Edsbyn is about 260 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Ovanåker Municipality?
The land area is 1,883 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 6.0 residents per km².
What is Ovanåker Municipality known for?
Ovanåker Municipality in Hälsingland is known for the bandy club Edsbyns IF and Edsbyverken, once a ski maker and now an office furniture manufacturer. The World Heritage farmhouses Pallars and Jon-Lars stand in Långhed, Alfta.