Härnösand

Härnösand (Swedish pronunciation: [hæɳøˈsanːd]) is a locality and the seat of Härnösand Municipality in Västernorrland County, Sweden with 25,012 inhabitants in 2023. It is called "the gate to the High Coast" because of the world heritage landscape just a few miles north of Härnösand. Härnösand is the seat of the Diocese of Härnösand, the County Governor residence and Västernorrland County Museum.

Härnösand
Storgatan in Härnösand
Härnösand
Härnösand
Coordinates: 62°38′10″N 17°56′28″E
CountrySweden
ProvinceÅngermanland
CountyVästernorrland County
MunicipalityHärnösand Municipality
Area
  City10.89 km2 (4.20 sq mi)
  Metro
1.064.50 km2 (0.411 sq mi)
Elevation
1 m (3 ft)
Population
 (1 January, 2023)
  City25,012
  Density1,611/km2 (4,170/sq mi)
  Metro
24,922
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
871 xx
Area code(+46) 611
ClimateDfb
Websitewww.harnosand.se
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