The nearest larger city is Östersund, the provincial capital of Jämtland, which is located approximately 100 km to the south.

The most populous locality in the area, Strömsund, was chosen as administrative centre, and it also gave its name to the new entity.

With an area of roughly 12,000 km2 (4,600 sq mi), it is the sixth largest in Sweden, and one of the most sparsely populated.

[5] In total there were 11,458 residents, including 8,831 Swedish citizens of voting age.

Like the rest of Jämtland, nature is what attracts visitors, with its blend of forests, mountains, lakes and rivers.