Strömsund
- 📍 Location: Jämtland County,
Strömsund: 88 km north-east of Östersund - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 10,904 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Strömsund, Hammerdal, Hoting
- 📐 Area: 10,523 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 520 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 Strömsund Municipality?
Strömsund Municipality had 10,904 residents on December 31, 2025, down 584 (5.1%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Strömsund Municipality in?
Strömsund Municipality is in Jämtland County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 8 municipalities and its seat is Östersund.
What are the largest towns in Strömsund Municipality?
The largest urban area is Strömsund with 3,590 residents, followed by Hammerdal (1,089), Hoting (577), Backe (475) and Rossön (319). In total the municipality has 7 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Strömsund from Östersund?
Strömsund is about 88 km from the county seat Östersund in a straight line; Östersund lies to the south-west of Strömsund. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Strömsund from Stockholm?
Strömsund is about 520 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Strömsund Municipality?
The land area is 10,523 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 1.0 residents per km².
What is Strömsund Municipality known for?
Strömsund is known for the Wilderness Road tourist route, which starts here and crosses Stekenjokk towards Vilhelmina, and for the 43-metre Hällingsåfallet waterfall. It also has the Korallgrottan cave, and forestry and tourism are key industries.