Ångermanland

Ångermanland extends over 19,800 square kilometers of terrain featuring deep fjords, vast forests, mountains, and numerous rivers flowing into the Gulf of Bothnia.

The region received its first written mention in 1170 within the Historia Norwegie manuscript, under the Latin name Angariuam, derived from Norse word for deep fjord.

The traditional economy of Ångermanland developed around fishing, forestry, and iron mining, with these industries shaping local customs and community life through generations.

The province spans across three administrative counties - Västernorrland, Västerbotten, and Jämtland - with major population centers in Örnsköldsvik and Härnösand.

The land mass of Ångermanland continues rising from the sea at a rate of one centimeter per year, a geological process ongoing since the last ice age.

Location: Västernorrland County

Location: Västerbotten County

Location: Jämtland County

Part of: Sweden

GPS coordinates: 63.15400,17.23800

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26