Äänekoski
- 📍 Location: Central Finland region,
Äänekoski sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 17,492 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 884.6 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: äänekoskelainen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Äänekoski?
The population of Äänekoski was 17,492 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -5.8% since 2020.
Which region is Äänekoski in?
Äänekoski is in the Central Finland region, Äänekoski sub-region.
Is Äänekoski a city?
Yes, Äänekoski has city status.
What are the official languages of Äänekoski?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 3.4% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Äänekoski?
Äänekoski had 1,556 business establishments in 2024, including 100 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Äänekoski?
The land area is 884.6 km² and the population density 19.8 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Äänekoski live in built-up areas?
76.7% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 7 such areas (Statistics Finland).