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ENNordanstig
Nordanstig is in Gävleborg County. The municipality has 9,262 residents (Statistics Sweden 2024), making it Sweden's 226th largest. The population has fallen by 2.3% over the past five years. The main town is Bergsjö along with 15 other towns and villages.
The median income is SEK 365,100 per year (2024). The average age is 46.2 years. The municipal tax rate is 34.02%. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2024.
Everyday life
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How the municipality has developed
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Common questions about Nordanstig
What is it like to live in Nordanstig?
Nordanstig has 9,262 residents and is in Gävleborg County. The average age is 46.2 years. The median income is SEK 365,100 per year. The mean annual temperature is 5.8 °C.
How many people live in Nordanstig?
9,262 people lived in Nordanstig Municipality in 2024 according to Statistics Sweden, making it Sweden's 226th largest municipality. The population has fallen by 2.3% in five years.
What does it cost to live in Nordanstig?
A detached house costs on average SEK 1.0 million. The municipal tax rate is 34.02%.
What is the job market like in Nordanstig?
Unemployment in Nordanstig was 4.5% in 2024. The median income is SEK 365,100 per year. 30.6% of residents have post-secondary education.
What is it like to be a student in Nordanstig?
There is no university in Nordanstig. The nearest one is in Sundsvall, about 47 km away as the crow flies. 30.6% of residents have post-secondary education.
What is Nordanstig like for families with children?
80.2% of pupils in Nordanstig qualify for upper secondary school (2024). The municipality spends SEK 120,100 per child per year on preschool.
What is the weather and climate like in Nordanstig?
The mean annual temperature in Nordanstig is 5.8 °C, with a recorded high of 29 °C and a low of -18 °C. 775 mm of precipitation falls each year, spread over 122 rainy days and 37 snowy days. The sun shines an average of 7.6 hours a day.
Is Nordanstig a safe place to live?
Reported violent crimes stand at 742 per 100,000 residents.
Which towns are in Nordanstig Municipality?
The largest towns in Nordanstig Municipality are Bergsjö, Strömsbruk, Gnarp, Harmånger, Hassela, Hårte, Ilsbo, Jättendal, Kyrkbyn, Lönnångersfjärden, Mellanfjärden, Norrfjärden and 4 more.