Övertorneå
- 📍 Location: Norrbotten County,
Övertorneå: 110 km north-east of Luleå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 3,995 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Övertorneå, Juoksengi, Hedenäset
- 📐 Area: 2,380 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 835 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 Övertorneå Municipality?
Övertorneå Municipality had 3,995 residents on December 31, 2025, down 222 (5.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Övertorneå Municipality in?
Övertorneå 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 Övertorneå Municipality?
The largest urban area is Övertorneå with 1,651 residents, followed by Juoksengi (255) and Hedenäset (223). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Övertorneå from Luleå?
Övertorneå is about 110 km from the county seat Luleå in a straight line; Luleå lies to the south-west of Övertorneå. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Övertorneå from Stockholm?
Övertorneå is about 835 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Övertorneå Municipality?
The land area is 2,380 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 1.7 residents per km².
What is Övertorneå Municipality known for?
Övertorneå Municipality lies in the Torne Valley along the Torne River, which forms the border with Finland, and is an administrative area for Meänkieli. It has old wooden churches in Övertorneå and Hedenäset, and Juoksengi, on the Arctic Circle, is called the Arctic Circle Village.