Västernorrland County
- 🏛️ County seat: Härnösand
- 🌍 Region: Norrland,
Middle Norrland (national area) - 📍 Location: borders Gävleborg County, Jämtland County and Västerbotten County;
the Bothnian Sea to the east - 📐 Area: 21,674 km² (land area)
- 👥 Population: 240,640 (Dec 31, 2025)
- ⛰️ Relief: the High Coast, river valleys and forest
- 🗣️ Official language: Swedish
- ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- 💰 Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
- 🌧️ Climate: cool temperate, with cold and snowy winters
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Västernorrland County?
Västernorrland County had 240,640 residents on December 31, 2025, down 3,914 (1.6%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
What is the largest municipality in Västernorrland County?
The largest is Sundsvall with 98,962 residents, followed by Örnsköldsvik (55,338) and Härnösand (24,348). Figures are for the municipalities on December 31, 2025 (Statistics Sweden).
How many municipalities are there in Västernorrland County?
Västernorrland County has 7 municipalities (Statistics Sweden, 2026). The smallest is Ånge with 9,000 residents (Dec 31, 2025).
What is the county seat of Västernorrland County?
The county seat is Härnösand, home of the County Administrative Board. Health care, public transport and regional development are run by Region Västernorrland.
How many businesses are there in Västernorrland County?
In 2024 there were 25,136 local business units in Västernorrland County, 2.3% of the national total. The Statistics Sweden figure covers all industries except finance and insurance and public administration.
How large is Västernorrland County?
The land area is 21,674 km², 5.3% of Sweden's land area (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 11 residents per km².