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Björkskatan, Sweden

Norrbotten · Sweden

Björkskatan is a small town in Norrbotten, Sweden with a population of 4,388. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).

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4,388 Population 7,437/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
18.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$54,648 Median Income
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,648 median income

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About Björkskatan

Björkskatan

Björkskatan, often called Björx, is a residential area in Luleå, Sweden. It is located on the island of Hertsön.

People

Population4,388
Density7,437/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$54,648

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain18.9 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population4,388
Population Density7,437 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates65.6137°, 22.1770°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceNorrbotten
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation18.9 inches (481 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$54,648

About Björkskatan

Björkskatan is a small town in Sweden (Norrbotten) with a population of 4,388. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Björkskatan is $54,648, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 483 business establishments.

Income: Björkskatan vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$54,648
27% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)483

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Björkskatan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average35.1°F
35% below Sweden avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density7,437/sq mi
Coordinates65.6137°N, 22.1770°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"
50% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2018.

Mar 19, 2016 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden M4.2 63 km
Jun 15, 2010 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden M4.1 132 km
Feb 15, 1993 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden M3.8 148 km
Apr 17, 1995 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden M3.7 139 km
Sep 23, 1991 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden M3.5 104 km
Jun 27, 2018 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden M3.5 38 km
Jun 6, 1991 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden M3.1 42 km
Jun 6, 1993 53 km SW of Pajala, Sweden M3.1 145 km
Mar 29, 1994 56 km ESE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 1.1 in
May 44°F (6°C) 1.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
October 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.5 in

Björkskatan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 13°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Björkskatan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Porsöskolan — — — —
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Radio Stations near Björkskatan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Björkskatan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Flygmuseet F21
Friluftsmuseet Hägnan
Konsthall
Norrbottens Järnvägsmuseum
Norrbottens museum
Teknikens hus

Libraries in Björkskatan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gymnasiebiblioteket0.0
Råneå bibliotek0.0
Stadsbiblioteket0.0
Universitetsbiblioteket0.0

Hotels in Björkskatan

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Scandic Luleå

Restaurants in Björkskatan

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centrumrestaurangen
Husmans cafe
Ormbergsrestaurangen
Pizzeria Mon Ami
Slice Pizza

Cafes in Björkskatan

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mackapären
Unika boxen

Clinics in Björkskatan

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Björkskatans hälsocentral

Dentists in Björkskatan

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården Porsudden

Train Stations in Björkskatan

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Notviken

Gas Stations in Björkskatan

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Luleå Banvägen CNG
OK
St 1 Midgårdsvägen / Ödlegatan

Gyms in Björkskatan

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nordic Wellness
Step-In
StiL Sportcenter

Breweries in Björkskatan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bottenvikens Bryggeri

Stadiums & Teams in Björkskatan

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Björkskatan

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Måttsundsbacken 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ormbergsbacken 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skidbacke 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Björkskatan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luleå AirportLLALarge Airport

Post Offices in Björkskatan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postombud

Churches & Religious Organizations in Björkskatan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Andreaskyrkan
Gamla Læstadianska Församlingen
Porsökyrkan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Stockholm

🇸🇪 About Sweden

Capital Stockholm
Population 10,183,175
Area 449,964 km²
GDP (USD) $578,990,915,246
GDP per capita $54,950
HDI 0.952
Life expectancy 83.3 years
Internet users 95.7%
Urban population 88.6%
Currency SEK (Krona)
Languages Swedish
Calling code +46
TLD .se
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Sweden

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nyårsdagen
Jan 6 Epiphany Trettondedag jul
Apr 3 Good Friday Långfredagen
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Påskdagen
Apr 6 Easter Monday Annandag påsk
May 1 International Workers' Day Första maj
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmelsfärdsdag
May 24 Pentecost Pingstdagen
Jun 6 National Day of Sweden Sveriges nationaldag
Jun 19 Midsummer Eve Midsommarafton
Jun 20 Midsummer Day Midsommardagen
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Alla helgons dag
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Julafton
Dec 25 Christmas Day Juldagen
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Annandag jul
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nyårsafton

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Frequently Asked Questions About Björkskatan

What is the population of Björkskatan?

Björkskatan has a population of 4,388 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 7,437 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

Is Björkskatan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,648, 27% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Björkskatan?

Björkskatan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.9 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Björkskatan?

There are 483 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Luleå 77,832 pop · 2.1 mi Bergnäset 3,604 pop · 3.2 mi Gammelstad 4,892 pop · 5.0 mi Södra Sunderbyn 3,162 pop · 7.5 mi Sävast 3,093 pop · 16.7 mi Råneå 1,966 pop · 17.0 mi Rosvik 1,848 pop · 18.5 mi Boden 16,830 pop · 20.2 mi Norrfjärden 1,562 pop · 23.6 mi Töre 1,051 pop · 24.6 mi Piteå 23,067 pop · 28.6 mi Rolfs 1,001 pop · 31.3 mi Bergsviken 2,251 pop · 31.4 mi Hortlax 1,128 pop · 31.9 mi
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