Gällivare Municipality, Municipal administrative center in Norrbotten County, Sweden
The municipality spans 16,818 square kilometers across northern Sweden, making it the third largest administrative region in the country by total area.
The discovery of iron ore deposits in the 1690s led to the establishment of mining operations in 1735, transforming this northern settlement.
The region maintains strong connections with the Sami people and features the Firstborn Laestadian movement, reflecting its northern Swedish heritage.
Gällivare Lapland Airport serves the municipality with regular flights, while the Inlandsbanan railway provides additional transportation connections throughout the year.
The municipality offers a rental service with 75 different items, from snowmobiles to camping equipment, supporting outdoor activities in the Arctic environment.
Location: Norrbotten County
Inception: January 1, 1971
Capital city: Gällivare
Part of: Lapland, Gällivare domkrets
Shares border with: Narvik Municipality, Kiruna Municipality, Pajala Municipality, Överkalix Municipality, Boden Municipality, Jokkmokk Municipality, Hamarøy Municipality
Phone: +46970818000
Email: post@gallivare.se
Website: http://gellivare.se
GPS coordinates: 67.13333,20.65000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:53
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