Smedjebacken
- 📍 Location: Dalarna County,
Smedjebacken: 53 km south of Falun - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 10,758 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Smedjebacken, Söderbärke, Vad
- 📐 Area: 953 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 175 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 Smedjebacken Municipality?
Smedjebacken Municipality had 10,758 residents on December 31, 2025, down 96 (0.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Smedjebacken Municipality in?
Smedjebacken Municipality is in Dalarna County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 15 municipalities and its seat is Falun.
What are the largest towns in Smedjebacken Municipality?
The largest urban area is Smedjebacken with 5,190 residents, followed by Söderbärke (1,032), Vad (298), Hagge (289) and Gubbo (206). In total the municipality has 5 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Smedjebacken from Falun?
Smedjebacken is about 53 km from the county seat Falun in a straight line; Falun lies to the north of Smedjebacken. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Smedjebacken from Stockholm?
Smedjebacken is about 175 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Smedjebacken Municipality?
The land area is 953 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 11 residents per km².
What is Smedjebacken Municipality known for?
Smedjebacken Municipality in the Bergslagen region is known for its mining and steel history, the Flatenberg blast furnace heritage site and Lake Norra Barken. Lernbo is home to the headquarters of Europe's largest sport fishing retailer.