Tierp
- 📍 Location: Uppsala County,
56 km north of Uppsala - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 21,028 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Tierp, Örbyhus, Söderfors
- 📐 Area: 1,548 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 115 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 Tierp Municipality?
Tierp Municipality had 21,028 residents on December 31, 2025, down 299 (1.4%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Tierp Municipality in?
Tierp Municipality is in Uppsala County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 8 municipalities and its seat is Uppsala.
What are the largest towns in Tierp Municipality?
The largest urban area is Tierp with 6,346 residents, followed by Örbyhus (2,276), Söderfors (1,646), Karlholmsbruk (1,206) and Skärplinge (718). In total the municipality has 9 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Tierp from Uppsala?
Tierp is about 56 km from the county seat Uppsala in a straight line; Uppsala lies to the south of Tierp. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Tierp from Stockholm?
Tierp is about 115 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Tierp Municipality?
The land area of Tierp Municipality is 1,548 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 14 residents per km².
What is Tierp Municipality known for?
Tierp Municipality is known for the Tierp Arena motorsport venue, which hosts FIA European drag races, the ironworks villages of Söderfors on the Dalälven and well-preserved Karlholmsbruk, and Vendel, which gave its name to the Vendel Period. Atlas Copco has a tool factory in Tierp.