Askola
- 📍 Location: Uusimaa region,
Porvoo sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 4,677 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 212.6 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Askola?
The population of Askola was 4,677 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -4.1% since 2020.
Which region is Askola in?
Askola is in the Uusimaa region, Porvoo sub-region.
Is Askola a city?
No, Askola is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Askola?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 3.9% and speakers of other languages 3.8% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Askola?
Askola had 657 business establishments in 2024, including 23 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Askola?
The land area is 212.6 km² and the population density 22.0 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Askola live in built-up areas?
53.7% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).