Umeå
- 📍 Location: Västerbotten County,
county seat - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 135,273 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Umeå, Holmsund, Sävar
- 📐 Area: 2,333 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 515 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 Umeå Municipality?
Umeå Municipality had 135,273 residents on December 31, 2025, up 5,049 (3.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Umeå Municipality in?
Umeå 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 Umeå Municipality?
The largest urban area is Umeå with 94,243 residents, followed by Holmsund (6,064), Sävar (3,055), Hörnefors (2,547) and Röbäck (2,493). In total the municipality has 29 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
Is Umeå a county seat?
Yes, Umeå is the county seat of Västerbotten County, home of the County Administrative Board. The county has 15 municipalities.
How far is Umeå from Stockholm?
Umeå is about 515 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Umeå Municipality?
The land area of Umeå Municipality is 2,333 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 58 residents per km².
What is Umeå Municipality known for?
Umeå Municipality is known as a university town with Umeå University, as the City of Birches after birch avenues were planted following the 1888 fire, and as European Capital of Culture 2014. It lies on the Ume River and hosts Komatsu Forest and Bildmuseet.