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Hedesunda, Sweden

Gävleborg · Sweden

Hedesunda is a small town in Gävleborg, Sweden with a population of 1,067. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,067 Population 1,462/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
24.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$49,356 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,356 median income

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About Hedesunda

Hedesunda

Hedesunda is a locality and a parish situated in Gävle Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 1,028 inhabitants as of 2010. The area used to be a municipality in its own right before being incorporated into Gävle.

People

Population1,067
Density1,462/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$49,356

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain24.2 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Population1,067
Population Density1,462 / sq mi
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates60.4000°, 17.0000°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceGävleborg
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.2 inches (614 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.4 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$49,356

About Hedesunda

Hedesunda is a small town in Sweden (Gävleborg) with a population of 1,067. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Hedesunda is $49,356, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 117 business establishments.

Income: Hedesunda vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$49,356
34% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)117

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Hedesunda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below Sweden avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,462/sq mi
Coordinates60.4000°N, 17.0000°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"
36% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 5, 1995.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 69 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 102 km
Apr 5, 1995 9 km N of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.7 118 km
Mar 30, 1995 11 km SSW of Norrtälje, Sweden M2.7 124 km
Apr 3, 1995 14 km NE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.6 121 km
Apr 5, 1995 6 km NNE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
October 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in

Hedesunda has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 25°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Hedesunda

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hedesunda skola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hedesunda

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sandviken local radio, music MP3 128 kbps
Redback Radio eclectic, experimental MP3 128 kbps
Sveriges Radio P4 Gävleborg local radio, music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hedesunda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Årsunda Viking
Brandbilsmuseum
Flottningsmuseum
Forsbacka Bruk
Hembygdsgården
Östervåla hembygdsgård
Smedsgården Bruksmuseum

Libraries in Hedesunda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Forsbackas bibliotek0.0
Sandvikens Biblotek0.0
Tärnsjö Bibliotek0.0
Valbo Bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Hedesunda

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gysinge Bruk
Gysinge Herrgård
Gysinge Wärdshus & Hotell

Restaurants in Hedesunda

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurang Sandsnäs

Cafes in Hedesunda

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glasscafé Gilleråsen

Gas Stations in Hedesunda

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
din-X
Qstar

Breweries in Hedesunda

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Öbybryggeri

Stadiums & Teams in Hedesunda

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Hedesunda

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sunnerstaåsens friluftsområde 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skattmansöbacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lapphällarna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kungsberget 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Hedesunda

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gävle Sandviken AirportGVXMedium Airport
Ärna Air Base-Small Airport
Gryttjom Airfield-Small Airport
Hellby Säteri Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Långtora Airfield-Small Airport
Lemstanas Airfield-Small Airport
Nyby Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Sala flygfält-Small Airport
Tierp Airfield-Small Airport
Uppsala-Sundbro Airfield-Small Airport
Vassunda Private Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hedesunda

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hedesunda kyrka

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 Hedesunda

What is the population of Hedesunda?

Hedesunda has a population of 1,067 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,462 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

Is Hedesunda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,356, 34% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Hedesunda?

Hedesunda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.2 inches, with 8.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hedesunda?

There are 117 business establishments in the area.

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