Sorsele
- 📍 Location: Västerbotten County,
Sorsele: 230 km north-west of Umeå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 2,362 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Sorsele
- 📐 Area: 7,411 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 690 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 Sorsele Municipality?
Sorsele Municipality had 2,362 residents on December 31, 2025, down 80 (3.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Sorsele Municipality in?
Sorsele 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 Sorsele Municipality?
The only urban area in the municipality is Sorsele, with 1,092 residents (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Sorsele from Umeå?
Sorsele is about 230 km from the county seat Umeå in a straight line; Umeå lies to the south-east of Sorsele. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Sorsele from Stockholm?
Sorsele is about 690 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Sorsele Municipality?
The land area is 7,411 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 0.3 residents per km².
What is Sorsele Municipality known for?
Sorsele Municipality is known for Vindelfjällen, one of Europe's largest protected mountain areas, and the national river Vindelälven. The Kungsleden and Drottningleden trails start in Ammarnäs.