Storuman
- 📍 Location: Västerbotten County,
Storuman: 205 km north-west of Umeå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 5,543 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Storuman, Stensele, Tärnaby
- 📐 Area: 7,342 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 645 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 Storuman Municipality?
Storuman Municipality had 5,543 residents on December 31, 2025, down 283 (4.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Storuman Municipality in?
Storuman 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 Storuman Municipality?
The largest urban area is Storuman with 2,080 residents, followed by Stensele (445), Tärnaby (415) and Hemavan/Bierke (299). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Storuman from Umeå?
Storuman is about 205 km from the county seat Umeå in a straight line; Umeå lies to the south-east of Storuman. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Storuman from Stockholm?
Storuman is about 645 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Storuman Municipality?
The land area is 7,342 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 0.8 residents per km².
What is Storuman Municipality known for?
Storuman Municipality is known for the Hemavan ski resort, starting point of the Kungsleden trail, and for Tärnaby, home of alpine stars such as Ingemar Stenmark and Anja Pärson. The Blue Highway and, in summer, the Inlandsbanan railway pass through.