Västerbotten County

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Västerbotten County

Name

Västerbotten County

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Västerbotten County, known as Westrobothnia, is located in northern Sweden. It borders Västernorrland, Jämtland, Norrbotten, Nordland (Norway), and the Gulf of Bothnia. Umeå serves as the county's capital and largest city.

Statistics

Area

54,664.39 km²

Population

279,028

Location