Härnösand Population 2026
Härnösand has a population of 25,012, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Västernorrland. Roughly 0.2% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,012
Rank in Sweden
#57
Coordinates
62.63°N, 17.94°E
~25 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
367 km
228 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Västernorrland
| City | Population | Rank in Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Sundsvall | 57,606 | #28 |
| Örnsköldsvik | 32,493 | #45 |
Cities near Härnösand
- Sundsvall57,606 people · ~42 km away
- Örnsköldsvik32,493 people · ~83 km away
- Hudiksvall16,081 people · ~109 km away
- Umeå130,224 people · ~177 km away
- Östersund49,806 people · ~178 km away
- Gävle74,884 people · ~222 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Härnösand?
Härnösand has a population of 25,012 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Härnösand in?
Härnösand is located in Västernorrland, Sweden.
Is Härnösand the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 367 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.