Söderhamn
- 📍 Location: Gävleborg County,
69 km north of Gävle - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 24,163 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Söderhamn, Sandarne, Ljusne
- 📐 Area: 1,065 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 225 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 Söderhamn Municipality?
Söderhamn Municipality had 24,163 residents on December 31, 2025, down 1,329 (5.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Söderhamn Municipality in?
Söderhamn 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 Söderhamn Municipality?
The largest urban area is Söderhamn with 12,038 residents, followed by Sandarne (1,844), Ljusne (1,710), Marmaskogen (1,205) and Bergvik (663). In total the municipality has 11 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Söderhamn from Gävle?
Söderhamn is about 69 km from the county seat Gävle in a straight line; Gävle lies to the south of Söderhamn. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Söderhamn from Stockholm?
Söderhamn is about 225 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Söderhamn Municipality?
The land area of Söderhamn Municipality is 1,065 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 23 residents per km².
What is Söderhamn Municipality known for?
Söderhamn Municipality is known for the Oscarsborg observation tower from 1895, the F15 Aviation Museum and its archipelago with the Skärså fishing village. It also has Erik-Anders farm, part of the Hälsingland farms World Heritage Site, and the Broberg/Söderhamn bandy club.