Timrå
- 📍 Location: Västernorrland County,
Timrå: 35 km south-west of Härnösand - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 17,465 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Söråker
- 📐 Area: 788 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 355 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 Timrå Municipality?
Timrå Municipality had 17,465 residents on December 31, 2025, down 498 (2.8%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Timrå Municipality in?
Timrå 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 Timrå Municipality?
The only urban area in the municipality is Söråker, with 2,408 residents (Statistics Sweden, 2023). Timrå is counted by Statistics Sweden as part of one urban area together with Sundsvall.
How far is Timrå from Härnösand?
Timrå is about 35 km from the county seat Härnösand in a straight line; Härnösand lies to the north-east of Timrå. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Timrå from Stockholm?
Timrå is about 355 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Timrå Municipality?
The land area is 788 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 22 residents per km².
What is Timrå Municipality known for?
Timrå lies where the Indalsälven river meets the Gulf of Bothnia and is known for the Timrå IK ice hockey club, Midlanda Airport and the forest industry, including the Östrand pulp mill. The 30-metre Y:et sculpture is a local landmark.