Where is Stockholm, Sweden?

The given Stockholm location map that Stockholm is located in the south-eastern part of Sweden. Stockholm is the largest and capital city of Sweden.

Location Map of Stockholm, Sweden

Where is Stockholm, Sweden About Map: The map showing location of Stockholm in Sweden.

Where is Stockholm Located?

Stockholm, a seaport, the largest city and the national capital of Sweden. Stockholm is located in the south-eastern part of Sweden. Likewise, it homes the national Swedish government, the Riksdag (parliament), and the official residence of the Swedish monarch and also the prime minister. However, after 1980, the monarchs residents shifted to Drottningholm Palace outside of Stockholm and the Royal Palace of Stockholm is used as his workplace and official residence.

Geographically, it is located at the mouth of Lake Malaren and has strategic location on 14 islands in Baltic Sea. Furthermore, Stockholm is the political, economic, cultural, and media, centers. Besides, it has also historical importance. Stockholm has been nominated by GaWC as a global city, with a ranking of Alpha-. Because of its clean environment, well developed infrastructure, some of the historic architecture, and plenty of parks Stockholm is considered as Venice of North.
Moreover, it is major economic center because of having some of the world class companies.

Stockholm urban area municipalities

MunicipalityPopulation (2016)MunicipalityPopulation (2016)MunicipalityPopulation (2016)
Stockholm935,619Huddinge107,538Solna78,129
Botkyrka90,675Järfälla74,412Sundbyberg47,750
Danderyd32,653Nacka99,359Tyresö47,103
Haninge85,693Sollentuna71,023 

Stockholm City, Sweden - Informatiomn & Facts

ContinentEurope
CountrySweden
ProvinceSödermanland and Uppland
Continent Europe
CountrySweden
CountyStockholm County
Coordinates: 59°19′46″N 18°4′7″E
LocationStockholm is located in the east coast of Sweden.
Municipalities11
First mention1252
Charter13th century
Area of Capital city188 km2 (73 sq mi)
Urban Area 381.63 km2 (147.35 sq mi)
Metro Area 6,519 km2 (2,517 sq mi)
Elevation28 m (92 ft)
Population (2021)975,819
Population Density5,200/km2 (13,000/sq mi)
Population Metro2,402,609
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
I n Summer UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code100 00-199 99
Area code(s)38
AirportStockholm Arlanda Airport (IATA: ARN, ICAO: ESSA)
Stockholm Bromma Airport (IATA: BMA, ICAO: ESSB)
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (IATA: NYO, ICAO: ESKN)
Stockholm Metro 3 main systems (green, red and blue) with seven lines (10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19)
RoadsEuropean routes E4, E18 and E20.
GDP(Nominal)US$170 billion
GDP(Nominal) per capitaUS$75,000
Websitewww.stockholm.se