HERNOSAND, a seaport of Sweden, chief town of the dis trict (lan) of Vesternorrland on the Gulf of Bothnia. Pop. (1928) 11,692. Hernosand was founded in 1584, and received its first town-privileges from John III. in 1587. It stands on the island of Hernd (which is connected with the mainland by bridges) near the mouth of the Angerman river, 423 m. N. of Stockholm by rail. It is the seat of a bishop and possesses a cathedral. There are engine-works, timber-yards and saw-mills. The harbour is good, but generally icebound from mid-January to May. Timber, cellulose and wood-pulp are exported.