Alajärvi
- 📍 Location: South Ostrobothnia region,
Järviseutu sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 8,982 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,008.8 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alajärvi?
The population of Alajärvi was 8,982 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -4.6% since 2020.
Which region is Alajärvi in?
Alajärvi is in the South Ostrobothnia region, Järviseutu sub-region.
Is Alajärvi a city?
Yes, Alajärvi has city status.
What are the official languages of Alajärvi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 5.2% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Alajärvi?
Alajärvi had 1,395 business establishments in 2024, including 65 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Alajärvi?
The land area is 1,008.8 km² and the population density 8.9 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Alajärvi live in built-up areas?
63.1% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 3 such areas (Statistics Finland).