Robertsfors
- 📍 Location: Västerbotten County,
Robertsfors: 50 km north-east of Umeå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 6,595 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Robertsfors, Ånäset, Bygdeå
- 📐 Area: 1,302 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 560 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 Robertsfors Municipality?
Robertsfors Municipality had 6,595 residents on December 31, 2025, down 153 (2.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Robertsfors Municipality in?
Robertsfors Municipality is in Västerbotten County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 15 municipalities and its seat is Umeå.
What are the largest towns in Robertsfors Municipality?
The largest urban area is Robertsfors with 1,939 residents, followed by Ånäset (598) and Bygdeå (479). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Robertsfors from Umeå?
Robertsfors is about 50 km from the county seat Umeå in a straight line; Umeå lies to the south-west of Robertsfors. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Robertsfors from Stockholm?
Robertsfors is about 560 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Robertsfors Municipality?
The land area is 1,302 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 5.1 residents per km².
What is Robertsfors Municipality known for?
Robertsfors Municipality is known for the Robertsfors ironworks on the Rickleån river, founded in the 18th century by John Jennings and Robert Finlay. It has a coastline on the Norra Kvarken strait, and its economy rests on farming, forestry and furniture and engineering industries.