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Viken, Sweden

Västerbotten · Sweden

Viken is a small town in Västerbotten, Sweden with a population of 3,753. Elevation: 285 ft (87 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

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3,753 Population 31,275/sq mi density
285 ft Elevation 87 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
23.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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About Viken

Viken

Viken is situated in Höganäs Municipality in Skåne County, Sweden with 4,227 inhabitants in 2010. It has a surface area of 224 hectares. 223 of these are in the Höganäs municipality.

People

Population3,753
Density31,275/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain23.2 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Population3,753
Population Density31,275 / sq mi
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Coordinates64.7259°, 20.9155°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästerbotten
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation23.2 inches (590 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Viken

Viken is a small town in Sweden (Västerbotten) with a population of 3,753. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Viken is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 413 business establishments.

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)413

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Viken has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average35.9°F
34% below Sweden avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density31,275/sq mi
Coordinates64.7259°N, 20.9155°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"
39% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 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 84 km
Jun 15, 2010 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden M4.1 30 km
May 22, 1992 33 km E of Sävar, Sweden M3.8 92 km
Feb 15, 1993 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden M3.8 36 km
Apr 17, 1995 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden M3.7 27 km
Sep 23, 1991 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden M3.5 25 km
Jun 27, 2018 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden M3.5 146 km
Jun 6, 1991 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden M3.1 118 km
Apr 16, 1992 21 km W of Robertsfors, Sweden M2.9 62 km
May 22, 2007 19 km SW of Burträsk, Sweden M2.7 45 km
Aug 22, 1990 5 km NNW of Sävar, Sweden M2.6 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 1.4 in
April 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
September 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
October 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 2.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.7 in

Viken has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 16°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Viken

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Northern Metal Radio MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Viken

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Exploratoriet
Skelleftå Museums Lanthandeln
Skellefteå Museum
Stackgrönnans båtmuseum

Libraries in Viken

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Campusbiblioteket0.0
Morö Backe bibliotek0.0
Skellefteå stadsbibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Viken

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Guldtorget

Cafes in Viken

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Mobacken

Golf Courses in Viken

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Skellefteå GK
Skellefteå GK

Stadiums & Teams in Viken

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Viken

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Skellefteå AirportSFTMedium Airport
Nyholm AirstripSmall Airport
Piteå AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Viken

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mobackenkyrkan

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 Viken

What is the population of Viken?

Viken has a population of 3,753 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 31,275 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

Is Viken 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 Viken?

Viken has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.2 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Viken?

There are 413 business establishments in the area.

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