Hudiksvall Municipality

Hudiksvall Municipality (Hudiksvalls kommun) is one of Sweden's 290 municipalities, situated in Gävleborg County, east central Sweden. Its seat is in the city Hudiksvall.

Hudiksvall Municipality
Hudiksvalls kommun
Municipality
Hudiksvalls Train Station
Coordinates: 61°44′N 17°07′E
CountrySweden
CountyGävleborg County
SeatHudiksvall
Area
  Total4,516.62 km2 (1,743.88 sq mi)
  Land2,488.89 km2 (960.97 sq mi)
  Water2,027.73 km2 (782.91 sq mi)
 Area as of 1 January 2014.
Population
 (31 December 2023)
  Total37,645
  Density8.3/km2 (22/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeSE
ProvinceHälsingland
Municipal code2184
Websitewww.hudiksvall.se

The present municipality was formed in 1971 when the City of Hudiksvall was amalgamated with four surrounding rural municipalities. Minor amalgamations had also taken place in 1952 and 1965, reducing the number of local government entities in the area.

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