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