Timrå Municipality


Timrå Municipality is a municipality in Västernorrland County, Sweden. The town of Timrå is the municipal seat.
The rural municipality Timrå was made a market town in 1947. The present municipality was created in 1971 when Timrå was amalgamated with Hässjö.

Localities

Timrå is located in a terrain of forest and hills. Traditionally the industry has been dominated by forestry. The timber was transported through the rivers and streams to their destination, most often to sawmills. In tribute to this, the city arms depicts trees and water.

Notable citizens