# Uppsala

> city in Uppsala County, Sweden

**Wikidata**: [Q25286](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25286)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uppsala)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/uppsala

## Summary
Uppsala is a city located in Uppsala County, Sweden, and serves as the capital of both Uppsala Municipality and Uppsala County. It is classified as an urban area in Sweden and, as of December 31, 2023, had a population of 174,982 residents.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Uppsala, Sweden (Coordinates: 59.849760548324, 17.638946597524).
- **Population**: 174,982 (as of December 31, 2023).
- **Area**: 4,579 hectares (as of December 31, 2023).
- **Elevation**: 15 meters above sea level; highest point is Sunnerstabacken at 42 meters.
- **Timezone**: UTC+01:00 (standard time) and UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time).
- **Capital Of**: Uppsala Municipality and Uppsala County.
- **Historical Name**: Follows "Ostra Aros" (as of 1287).
- **Demonym**: أُبْسَالِيٌّ (Arabic).
- **Local Dialing Code**: 018.
- **Postal Code Range**: 751 70 – 757 59.
- **UN/LOCODE**: SEUPP.
- **Website**: http://www.uppsala.se.

## FAQs
**What is the geographic and demographic scope of Uppsala?**
Uppsala covers an area of 4,579 hectares with an elevation of 15 meters above sea level. The city has a population of 174,982 people as of late 2023, residing in Uppsala Municipality within Uppsala County, Sweden.

**What are the linguistic and naming details for Uppsala?**
The city is officially named "Uppsala" and has several aliases including Upsala, Upsal, 烏普薩拉, Упсала, and أُبْسَالَة. Its native pronunciation is transcribed as ˈ"ɵpsɑːla.

**What administrative role does Uppsala serve?**
Uppsala functions as the capital for both Uppsala Municipality and Uppsala County. It is classified as an urban area in Sweden and a city.

**What are the sister cities of Uppsala?**
Uppsala is twinned with Bærum Municipality, Craiova, Daejeon, Frederiksberg, Hafnarfjörður, Hämeenlinna, Minneapolis, and Tartu.

## Why It Matters
Uppsala holds significant administrative importance as the dual capital of Uppsala Municipality and Uppsala County. Its sustained population growth—from 72,978 in 1960 to 174,982 in 2023—demonstrates its ongoing relevance as a major Swedish urban center. The city's extensive international connections, evidenced by eight sister city relationships and coverage in numerous global encyclopedias, highlight its cultural and geopolitical standing.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of both a municipality and a county.
- A substantial population increase of over 100,000 residents between 1960 and 2023.
- Being the subject of a wide array of international identifiers, including VIAF, GND, and Library of Congress authority records.
- Having a highest point, Sunnerstabacken, that reaches 42 meters.
- Being described by historical sources such as the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica and Meyer’s Universum (1839).

## Body

### Geography and Location
Uppsala is situated in Sweden at coordinates 59.849760548324 latitude and 17.638946597524 longitude. The city's land area has fluctuated over recent years: it was recorded at 4,374 hectares in 2015, decreased to 4,301 hectares in 2018, rose to 4,323 hectares in 2020, and reached 4,579 hectares by the end of 2023. The elevation is generally 15 meters above sea level, though the highest point, Sunnerstabacken, stands at 42 meters. The city operates within the UTC+01:00 timezone during standard time and UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time.

### Population Statistics
The population of Uppsala has seen consistent growth over the decades. Census and statistical records show the following progression:
- 1960: 72,978
- 1965: 82,450
- 1970: 92,624
- 2010: 140,454
- 2015: 149,245
- 2016: 152,617
- 2017: 156,854
- 2018: 160,462 (SCB) / 160,926 (other source)
- 2019: 164,535
- 2020: 165,456 (SCB) / 166,698 (other source)
- 2023: 174,982

### Historical and Administrative Context
Historically, the city succeeded "Ostra Aros" in 1287. Administratively, it is the seat of Uppsala Municipality and Uppsala County. The city has a Swedish urban area code of T0656 and a settlement area code of 0380TC125 (starting in 1960). It is represented in various digital and archival systems, including a GeoNames ID of 2666199 and an OpenStreetMap node ID of 25735371.

### International Relations
Uppsala maintains strong international ties through its sister city program. It is twinned with:
- Bærum Municipality
- Craiova
- Daejeon
- Frederiksberg
- Hafnarfjörður
- Hämeenlinna
- Minneapolis
- Tartu

### Cultural and Media Representation
The city is extensively documented in global knowledge bases. It has been described by sources such as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, and the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica. It possesses identifiers in numerous systems, including:
- GND ID: 4078659-6
- VIAF ID: 150080872
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n79018896
- BNF ID: 11942125s
- MusicBrainz Area ID: 4955495c-004d-4c7f-ba17-d9df26388cd0

Images associated with the city include Uppsala Cathedral (Domkyrkan_i_Uppsalas_stadsbild.jpg) and a view of Uppsala_vanalinn_suveõhtul.jpg. The city's coat of arms is available via the file Uppsala_vapen.svg.

### Digital and Online Presence
Uppsala has a significant digital footprint. It has a subreddit (r/uppsala), a Quora topic (Uppsala-Sweden), and a GitHub topic (uppsala). Its official website is http://www.uppsala.se. The city is also featured on platforms like Fandom (sweden:Uppsala) and Vikidia (fr:Uppsala). It has a Facebook location ID (110976692260411) and a store ID on Google Play.

## References

1. Tätorter 2015; befolkning 2010–2018, landareal, andel som överlappas av fritidshusområden
2. Localities 2010
3. [Sister cities of Uppsala](http://en.sistercity.info/sister-cities/Uppsala.html)
4. Virtual International Authority File
5. BnF authorities
6. [Source](http://www.geopostcodes.com/Uppsala_Uppsala)
7. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
8. Czech National Authority Database
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10. MusicBrainz
11. Census 1960
12. Population and housing census in 1965
13. Population and Housing Census 1970, Part 2. Population in localities
14. [Folkmängd i tätort och småort per kommun 2010. Statistics Sweden](http://www.scb.se/Statistik/MI/MI0810/2010A01T/MI0810_To_So_Kommun2010.xls)
15. Statistical database, Land area by localities, population and population density per sq. km. Every fifth year 1960 - 2015
16. Statistiska tätorter 2018 – befolkning, landareal, befolkningstäthet
17. Source
18. Statistical localities 2020
19. [Statistics Sweden](https://www.scb.se/hitta-statistik/statistik-efter-amne/miljo/markanvandning/tatorter-och-smaorter/pong/tabell-och-diagram/tatorter/statistiska-tatorter-2023-befolkning-landareal-befolkningstathet-per-tatort/)
20. GeoNames
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22. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/se.htm)
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24. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
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