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Gällivare, Sweden

Norrbotten · Sweden

Gällivare is a small city in Norrbotten, Sweden with a population of 10,362. Elevation: 1,191 ft (363 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-1°C).

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10,362 Population 2,546/sq mi density
1,191 ft Elevation 363 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -1°C
22.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$54,648 Median Income
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Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,648 median income

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People

Population10,362
Density2,546/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$54,648

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-1°C)
Rain22.2 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Population10,362
Population Density2,546 / sq mi
Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Coordinates67.1339°, 20.6528°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceNorrbotten
Average Temperature31°F (-1°C)
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation22.2 inches (564 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.8 inches (25 cm)
Median Household Income$54,648

About Gällivare

Gällivare is a small city in Sweden (Norrbotten) with a population of 10,362. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet (363 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 9°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Gällivare is $54,648, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,140 business establishments.

Income: Gällivare vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,140

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Gällivare

Gällivare has an average annual temperature of -0.1°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jul (13.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-11.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 880 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -11.9°C / 11°F -24.3° / -0.6° 46.8
Feb -10.6°C / 13°F -23.3° / 0.1° 45.6
Mar -7.2°C / 19°F -20.3° / 0.6° 44.1
Apr -2.7°C / 27°F -16.3° / 4.3° 49.2
May 4.5°C / 40°F -7.5° / 18.7° 71.1
Jun 12.8°C / 55°F 1.6° / 24.9° 77.7
Jul 13.9°C / 57°F 4.9° / 24.5° 128.8
Aug 12.5°C / 55°F 4.1° / 22.5° 117.2
Sep 6.8°C / 44°F -1.8° / 16.7° 99.5
Oct -1.3°C / 30°F -12.6° / 8° 98.5
Nov -7.4°C / 19°F -19° / 0.9° 45.5
Dec -10.9°C / 12°F -22.1° / -0.8° 55.8
Gällivare has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average30.5°F
44% below Sweden avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density2,546/sq mi
Coordinates67.1339°N, 20.6528°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.2"
42% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 30, 2015.

Jul 30, 2015 0 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M4.0 1 km
Nov 3, 1992 25 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.6 26 km
Nov 26, 1992 17 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.5 18 km
Oct 7, 1992 21 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.5 22 km
Apr 28, 1992 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 12 km
Oct 15, 1992 4 km E of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 5 km
Jul 14, 1992 21 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 22 km
Sep 17, 1992 19 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 20 km
Jun 25, 1992 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 24 km
Jan 13, 1992 30 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 30 km
May 22, 1992 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 24 km
Oct 20, 1992 15 km S of Kiruna, Sweden M3.4 67 km
May 15, 1992 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 11 km
Sep 9, 1993 16 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 16 km
Feb 21, 1992 13 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 14 km
Aug 19, 1993 14 km E of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 14 km
Aug 20, 1992 10 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 11 km
Sep 28, 1990 22 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 22 km
Dec 17, 1992 19 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 20 km
May 13, 1994 21 km ESE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 1.1 in
March 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in Driest
May 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
June 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
September 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
October 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 1.9 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 1.5 in

Gällivare has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 9°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Gällivare

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sjöparksskolan
Sameskolan
Hedskolan
Mariaskolan
Malmens friskola
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Museums in Gällivare

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gällivare museum
Hembygdsgård
Kåkstaden
LKAB Gruvmuseum
Saami summercamp
Welcome House

Hotels in Gällivare

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Hotel Lapland
Hotell Björnfällan
Hotell Dundret
Scandic hotel

Restaurants in Gällivare

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allemans
Bistro Mia
Fat Tony
Fat Tony's
Glada kocken
Kök
MenuSushi
Nittaya
Peking Palace
Pizzeria La Guna
Steakhouse
Wasabi

Cafes in Gällivare

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allemans Café
Fjällstugan
Mange Takk
Strandcafe

Dentists in Gällivare

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården
Praktikertjänst Dentista

Train Stations in Gällivare

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gällivare

Gas Stations in Gällivare

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
OKQ8
OKQ8
Preem - Gällivare
Tanka-Gällivare

Banks in Gällivare

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken Gällivare
Nordea
Sparbanken Nord

Shopping Malls in Gällivare

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Norrskengallerian

Gyms in Gällivare

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nordic Performance Center

Airports Near Gällivare

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kiruna AirportKRNLarge Airport
Gällivare AirportGEVMedium Airport
Jokkmokk AirfieldSmall Airport
Kalixfors AirfieldSmall Airport
Tjautjasjaure AirstripSmall Airport
Vuollerim AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gällivare

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gällivare gamla kyrka
Gällivare kyrka
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Gällivare

What is the population of Gällivare?

Gällivare has a population of 10,362 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,546 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.

Is Gällivare 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 Gällivare?

Gällivare has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.2 inches, with 9.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gällivare?

There are 1,140 business establishments in the area.

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