Skellefteå Municipality

The municipality extends over 10,031 square kilometers, including both urban areas and forests along the Skellefte River in northern Sweden.

The current municipality structure emerged in 1971 through the merger of Skellefteå City with surrounding districts including Jörn, Bureå, and Byske.

The municipality maintains international connections through partnerships with cities in Finland, China, Czech Republic, Norway, and Denmark.

The region contains 20 distinct localities, with the central city of Skellefteå serving as the administrative hub for 74,402 residents.

The municipality hosts Boliden AB, a major mining company employing 1,200 people, contributing to the region's industrial development.

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: May 27, 2025 13:26