Ähtäri
- 📍 Location: South Ostrobothnia region,
Kuusiokunnat sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 5,121 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 805.7 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ähtäri?
The population of Ähtäri was 5,121 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -7.3% since 2020.
Which region is Ähtäri in?
Ähtäri is in the South Ostrobothnia region, Kuusiokunnat sub-region.
Is Ähtäri a city?
Yes, Ähtäri has city status.
What are the official languages of Ähtäri?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 3.5% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Ähtäri?
Ähtäri had 844 business establishments in 2024, including 46 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Ähtäri?
The land area is 805.7 km² and the population density 6.4 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Ähtäri live in built-up areas?
59.1% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).