What Are People From Stockholm Called?

Name: Stockholm
Address: Northern Europe, Sweden

Northern Europe, Sweden

Sweden

People from Stockholm are called:

People from Stockholm are called Stockholmer.

Demonym:

Stockholmer

Pronunciation:

/ˈstɒkhoʊmər/

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About Stockholm

Capital and largest city of Sweden.
Built on 14 islands connected by over 50 bridges.
Known as 'Venice of the North' for its waterways and architecture.
Major center for technology, innovation, and Nobel Prize ceremonies.

Quick Facts

Population:: 978,770 (2024 est.)
Country:: Sweden
Region:: Northern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From 'stock' (log) and 'holm' (islet), meaning 'log islet'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Helsinki

396 km east

People are called:

Helsinkian

Copenhagen

521 km southwest

People are called:

Copenhagener

Berlin

810 km south

People are called:

Berliner

Quick Facts

Population:: 978,770 (2024 est.)
Country:: Sweden
Region:: Northern Europe

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Unique destinations and hidden places

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