Ragunda Municipality: Hammarstrand, Stugun, Västra Bispgården
- 📍 Location: Jämtland County,
Hammarstrand: 87 km east of Östersund - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 5,152 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Hammarstrand, Stugun, Västra Bispgården
- 📐 Area: 2,525 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 430 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 Ragunda Municipality?
Ragunda Municipality had 5,152 residents on December 31, 2025, down 56 (1.1%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Ragunda Municipality in?
Ragunda 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 Ragunda Municipality?
The largest urban area is Hammarstrand with 1,078 residents, followed by Stugun (574), Västra Bispgården (411) and Östra Bispgården (211). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Hammarstrand from Östersund?
Hammarstrand is about 87 km from the county seat Östersund in a straight line; Östersund lies to the west of Hammarstrand. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Hammarstrand from Stockholm?
Hammarstrand is about 430 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Ragunda Municipality?
The land area is 2,525 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 2.0 residents per km².
What is Ragunda Municipality known for?
Ragunda Municipality is known for Döda fallet, a former rapid that is now a nature reserve and the municipality's main tourist attraction. It also has a Thai pavilion commemorating King Chulalongkorn's visit, the only one of its kind outside Thailand.