Sollefteå
- 📍 Location: Västernorrland County,
68 km north-west of Härnösand - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 18,138 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Sollefteå, Långsele, Ramsele
- 📐 Area: 5,427 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 430 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 Sollefteå Municipality?
Sollefteå Municipality had 18,138 residents on December 31, 2025, down 734 (3.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Sollefteå Municipality in?
Sollefteå Municipality is in Västernorrland County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 7 municipalities and its seat is Härnösand.
What are the largest towns in Sollefteå Municipality?
The largest urban area is Sollefteå with 8,270 residents, followed by Långsele (1,523), Ramsele (768), Junsele (729) and Näsåker (500). In total the municipality has 5 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Sollefteå from Härnösand?
Sollefteå is about 68 km from the county seat Härnösand in a straight line; Härnösand lies to the south-east of Sollefteå. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Sollefteå from Stockholm?
Sollefteå is about 430 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Sollefteå Municipality?
The land area of Sollefteå Municipality is 5,427 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 3.3 residents per km².
What is Sollefteå Municipality known for?
Sollefteå Municipality is known for the Ångerman River, its forested landscape and the Nämforsen rock carvings at Näsåker, almost 2,600 images up to 6,000 years old. The town also has a long history as a garrison town.