Haparanda Municipality, Municipality in Norrbotten County, Sweden.
Haparanda Municipality spans across 1,884 square kilometers along the Torne River, forming a natural border between Sweden and Finland in the northernmost region.
The municipality underwent significant changes during its establishment in 1971, transforming from a trading port into an administrative center for the surrounding region.
The municipality incorporates three official languages - Swedish, Finnish, and Meänkieli - reflecting the deep connection between Swedish and Finnish communities in the area.
The municipality maintains essential services for its 9,177 residents through healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and transportation links connecting to neighboring Finnish territories.
The population structure shows a notable presence of residents aged over 65, representing nearly one-third of the total inhabitants at 2,948 people.
GPS coordinates: 65.83333,24.10000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:30
Kukkola Rapids
14.5 km
Tornio Church
2.7 km
Haparanda Archipelago National Park
30.1 km
Hannula Bridge
3 km
Aine Art Museum
2.3 km
Haparanda gamla kyrka
1 km
Tornionjoki Bridge
2.9 km
Karunki Church
23.4 km
Tornio Town Hall
2.9 km
Karl Gustavs kyrka, Norrbotten
24.4 km
Ryssgraven, Kalix
43.5 km
Perävaara
22.1 km
Tornedalens Fiskemuseum
14.9 km
Raumonjoen rautatiesilta
6.6 km
Folkets hus, Kalix
43.6 km
Björkfors kyrka
31 km
Alatornio Museum
2.7 km
Sandskärs kapell
33.7 km
Malören lighthouse
42.1 km
Nederkalix tingslag
42.1 km
Kalix domsagas tingslag
42.1 km
Haparanda-Sandskär
27.9 km
Näsby church
42 km
Folkets Hus Haparanda
1.3 km
Nederkalix 19:1
43.5 km
Sangishögen
30.2 km
Tornio old railway station building
3.2 km
Englundsgården
41.7 kmReviews
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