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Dorotea, Sweden

Västerbotten · Sweden

Dorotea is a small town in Västerbotten, Sweden with a population of 1,491. Elevation: 1,102 ft (336 m). Average temperature: 33°F (1°C).

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1,491 Population 1,657/sq mi density
1,102 ft Elevation 336 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 1°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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About Dorotea

Dorotea

Dorotea is a locality and the seat of Dorotea Municipality in Västerbotten County, province of Lapland, Sweden, with 1,543 inhabitants in 2010. European route E45 and the Inland Line both pass through Dorotea.

People

Population1,491
Density1,657/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Population1,491
Population Density1,657 / sq mi
Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Coordinates64.2619°, 16.4131°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästerbotten
Average Temperature33°F (1°C)
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (641 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.7 inches (30 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Dorotea

Dorotea is a small town in Sweden (Västerbotten) with a population of 1,491. The city sits at an elevation of 1,102 feet (336 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 12°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Dorotea is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 164 business establishments.

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Income

Median HH Income$56,808
24% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)164

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Dorotea has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,102 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average33.4°F
38% below Sweden avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,657/sq mi
Coordinates64.2619°N, 16.4131°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.4 on Oct 12, 1998.

Jan 5, 1993 17 km NE of Vilhelmina, Sweden M4.2 58 km
Oct 12, 1998 14 km S of Bredbyn, Sweden M3.4 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in
April 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
May 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
September 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
October 35°F (1°C) 2.2 in
November 22°F (-5°C) 2.2 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 1.7 in

Dorotea has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 12°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.2").

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Museums in Dorotea

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Husvagnsmuseet
Ilvars Bilmuseum

Libraries in Dorotea

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dorotea Bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Dorotea

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dorotea Logi B&B

Restaurants in Dorotea

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ankis Bar & Pizzeria
Gatukök Appelqvist

Cafes in Dorotea

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Konditori Dorotea

Train Stations in Dorotea

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dorotea

Bus Stations in Dorotea

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dorotea busstation

Gas Stations in Dorotea

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

OKQ8

Airports Near Dorotea

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vilhelmina South Lapland AirportVHMMedium Airport
Dorotea AirfieldSmall Airport
Finlanda AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dorotea

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dorotea kyrka
Pingstkyrkan

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 Dorotea

What is the population of Dorotea?

Dorotea has a population of 1,491 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,657 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

Is Dorotea expensive to live in?

The median household income is $56,808, 24% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Dorotea?

Dorotea has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches, with 11.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Dorotea?

There are 164 business establishments in the area.

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