Alavus
- 📍 Location: South Ostrobothnia region,
Kuusiokunnat sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 10,634 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,087.2 km² (land area)
- ⛰️ Elevation: 98 m a.s.l.
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alavus?
The population of Alavus was 10,634 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -6.2% since 2020.
Which region is Alavus in?
Alavus is in the South Ostrobothnia region, Kuusiokunnat sub-region.
Is Alavus a city?
Yes, Alavus has city status.
What are the official languages of Alavus?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 2.6% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Alavus?
Alavus had 1,509 business establishments in 2024, including 87 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Alavus?
The land area is 1,087.2 km² and the population density 9.8 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Alavus live in built-up areas?
62.3% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 4 such areas (Statistics Finland).