Alavieska
- 📍 Location: North Ostrobothnia region,
Ylivieska sub-region - 🌊 Sea or lake: Kalajoki
- 👥 Population (municipality): 2,384 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 252.2 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alavieska?
The population of Alavieska was 2,384 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -5.3% since 2020.
Which region is Alavieska in?
Alavieska is in the North Ostrobothnia region, Ylivieska sub-region.
Is Alavieska a city?
No, Alavieska is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Alavieska?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 2.1% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Alavieska?
Alavieska had 338 business establishments in 2024, including 11 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Alavieska?
The land area is 252.2 km² and the population density 9.5 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Alavieska live in built-up areas?
52.7% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).