Sandviken
- 📍 Location: Gävleborg County,
28 km west of Gävle - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 38,033 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Sandviken, Storvik, Järbo
- 📐 Area: 1,171 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 160 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 Sandviken Municipality?
Sandviken Municipality had 38,033 residents on December 31, 2025, down 1,257 (3.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Sandviken Municipality in?
Sandviken Municipality is in Gävleborg County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 10 municipalities and its seat is Gävle.
What are the largest towns in Sandviken Municipality?
The largest urban area is Sandviken with 24,827 residents, followed by Storvik (2,252), Järbo (1,758), Årsunda (985) and Kungsgården (744). In total the municipality has 13 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Sandviken from Gävle?
Sandviken is about 28 km from the county seat Gävle in a straight line; Gävle lies to the east of Sandviken. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Sandviken from Stockholm?
Sandviken is about 160 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Sandviken Municipality?
The land area of Sandviken Municipality is 1,171 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 32 residents per km².
What is Sandviken Municipality known for?
Sandviken Municipality is known for the engineering group Sandvik, whose ironworks founded the town in 1862, and the restored industrial village of Högbo Bruk. It also has Lake Storsjön, the Kungsberget ski resort and the bandy club Sandvikens AIK at Göransson Arena.