Skellefteå
- 📍 Location: Västerbotten County,
105 km north of Umeå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 75,405 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Skellefteå, Ursviken, Skelleftehamn
- 📐 Area: 6,853 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 620 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 Skellefteå Municipality?
Skellefteå Municipality had 75,405 residents on December 31, 2025, up 2,565 (3.5%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Skellefteå Municipality in?
Skellefteå 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 Skellefteå Municipality?
The largest urban area is Skellefteå with 39,146 residents, followed by Ursviken (3,999), Skelleftehamn (3,302), Kåge (2,594) and Bureå (2,552). In total the municipality has 22 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Skellefteå from Umeå?
Skellefteå is about 105 km from the county seat Umeå in a straight line; Umeå lies to the south of Skellefteå. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Skellefteå from Stockholm?
Skellefteå is about 620 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Skellefteå Municipality?
The land area of Skellefteå Municipality is 6,853 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 11 residents per km².
What is Skellefteå Municipality known for?
Skellefteå Municipality is known for the mining company Boliden and the Rönnskär smelter, the 17th-century church town Bonnstan and Sara Cultural Centre, one of the world's tallest wooden buildings. The ice hockey club Skellefteå AIK has won several Swedish championships.