Finland: List of the Largest Cities by Population

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Because population lists are outdated even before they can be published, the following estimates have been rounded for easier comparison.

1. Helsinki – 680,000
The capital and largest city, located on the southern coast.


2. Espoo – 310,000
Modern high-tech city adjacent to Helsinki.


3. Tampere – 250,000
Industrial and cultural center in central Finland.


4. Vantaa – 245,000
Home to Helsinki Airport and growing suburbs.


5. Oulu – 210,000
Northern technology hub near the Arctic Circle.


6. Turku – 195,000
Historic city and former capital on the southwest coast.


7. Jyväskylä – 145,000
Lake district city known for education.


8. Lahti – 120,000
Winter sports city with green innovations.


9. Kuopio – 120,000
Eastern city on Lake Kallavesi.


10. Pori – 85,000
Coastal city known for jazz and sandy beaches.


11. Joensuu – 77,000
University town in eastern Finland.


12. Lappeenranta – 73,000
Border city on Lake Saimaa.


13. Hämeenlinna – 68,000
Historic town with a medieval castle.


14. Vaasa – 67,000
Bilingual city with strong Swedish influence.


15. Seinäjoki – 65,000
Modern inland city with Alvar Aalto architecture.


16. Rovaniemi – 63,000
Gateway to Lapland and Santa Claus Village.


17. Kotka – 52,000
Port city near the Gulf of Finland.


18. Mikkeli – 52,000
Lake district city with military history.


19. Hyvinkää – 47,000
Railway town north of Helsinki.


20. Kokkola – 47,000
West coast city with maritime history.


21. Nurmijärvi – 45,000
Largest rural municipality near Helsinki.


22. Järvenpää – 45,000
Suburban city known for music heritage.


23. Rauma – 39,000
UNESCO-listed wooden old town.


24. Lohja – 38,000
Lakeside city in Uusimaa region.


25. Imatra – 25,000
Industrial city near the Russian border.

The above is subject to change.

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