Överkalix
- 📍 Location: Norrbotten County,
Överkalix: 87 km north of Luleå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 3,183 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Överkalix, Tallvik, Svartbyn
- 📐 Area: 2,789 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 815 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 Överkalix Municipality?
Överkalix Municipality had 3,183 residents on December 31, 2025, down 106 (3.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Överkalix Municipality in?
Överkalix Municipality is in Norrbotten County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 14 municipalities and its seat is Luleå.
What are the largest towns in Överkalix Municipality?
The largest urban area is Överkalix with 993 residents, followed by Tallvik (472) and Svartbyn (245). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Överkalix from Luleå?
Överkalix is about 87 km from the county seat Luleå in a straight line; Luleå lies to the south of Överkalix. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Överkalix from Stockholm?
Överkalix is about 815 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Överkalix Municipality?
The land area is 2,789 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 1.1 residents per km².
What is Överkalix Municipality known for?
Överkalix Municipality is known for the Kalix River, popular with tourists and anglers, and its powerful waterfalls Jockfall and Linafall. The area is dominated by coniferous forest and has its own dialect, överkalixmål.