Skellefteå Municipality

Skellefteå Municipality is a regional administrative area in northern Sweden that encompasses urban centers and large forest regions. The Skellefte River runs through the territory and connects several smaller communities into a broader territorial network.

The municipality took its present form through the merger of separate districts in the 1970s. This consolidation brought urban and rural communities under unified administration.

The municipality's identity is rooted in forestry and mining traditions that shape daily life and local priorities. These industries remain central to how communities here organize work and investment.

The territory is organized around several local centers, with Skellefteå city as the largest settlement and administrative hub. Visitors will find basic services and facilities spread across the region, though distances between communities are considerable.

The region is home to a major metal extraction company that has been a significant employer for decades. This industrial presence has shaped the development and structure of the entire territory.

Location: Västerbotten County

Inception: January 1, 1971

Capital city: Skellefteå

Part of: Västerbotten, Distrito de Skellefteå

Shares border with: Robertsfors Municipality, Umeå Municipality, Vindeln Municipality, Norsjö Municipality, Arvidsjaur Municipality, Piteå Municipality

Address: Trädgårdsgatan 6

Phone: +46910735000

Email: kundtjanst@skelleftea.se

Website: http://skelleftea.se

GPS coordinates: 64.75000,20.95000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22