Pajala
- 📍 Location: Norrbotten County,
Pajala: 185 km north of Luleå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 5,706 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Pajala, Korpilombolo, Junosuando
- 📐 Area: 7,910 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 915 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 Pajala Municipality?
Pajala Municipality had 5,706 residents on December 31, 2025, down 260 (4.4%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Pajala Municipality in?
Pajala 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 Pajala Municipality?
The largest urban area is Pajala with 1,962 residents, followed by Korpilombolo (504), Junosuando (263) and Kangos (210). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Pajala from Luleå?
Pajala is about 185 km from the county seat Luleå in a straight line; Luleå lies to the south of Pajala. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Pajala from Stockholm?
Pajala is about 915 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Pajala Municipality?
The land area is 7,910 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 0.7 residents per km².
What is Pajala Municipality known for?
Pajala in the Torne Valley is known for the Torne and Kalix rivers, the Kaunisvaara iron mine, the Laestadius museum and the annual Pajala market. The town is portrayed in Mikael Niemi's novel Popular Music from Vittula.