Uppsala
- 📍 Location: Uppsala County,
county seat - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 249,726 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Uppsala, Sävja, Storvreta
- 📐 Area: 2,194 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 62 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 Uppsala Municipality?
Uppsala Municipality had 249,726 residents on December 31, 2025, up 15,887 (6.8%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Uppsala Municipality in?
Uppsala 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 Uppsala Municipality?
The largest urban area is Uppsala with 174,982 residents, followed by Sävja (9,614), Storvreta (6,211), Björklinge (3,418) and Jälla (3,116). In total the municipality has 30 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
Is Uppsala a county seat?
Yes, Uppsala is the county seat of Uppsala County, home of the County Administrative Board. The county has 8 municipalities.
How far is Uppsala from Stockholm?
Uppsala is about 62 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Uppsala Municipality?
The land area of Uppsala Municipality is 2,194 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 114 residents per km².
What is Uppsala Municipality known for?
Uppsala Municipality is known for Uppsala Cathedral, the largest church building in Scandinavia, Uppsala University founded in 1477, Uppsala Castle and Old Uppsala with its burial mounds. The city is also a centre for biotechnology and medical research.