Jokkmokks Kommun

About Jokkmokks Kommun

Jokkmokk is the country's second largest municipality. The municipality produces almost 8% of the country's total electricity production, and 25% of the municipality's area consists of the national parks Sarek, Stora Sjöfallet/Stuor Muorkke, Badjelánnda, and Muddus/Muttos, which are also part of the Laponia World Heritage Site. Jokkmokk has an active business, cultural, and recreational life. In addition to several villages and the central town of Jokkmokk, the localities Kvikkjokk, Porjus, Vuollerim, and Kåbdalis are part of the municipality.