Forssa
- 📍 Location: Kanta-Häme region,
Forssa sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 16,307 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 248.9 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Forssa?
The population of Forssa was 16,307 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -2.9% since 2020.
Which region is Forssa in?
Forssa is in the Kanta-Häme region, Forssa sub-region.
Is Forssa a city?
Yes, Forssa has city status.
What are the official languages of Forssa?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.3% and speakers of other languages 10.2% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Forssa?
Forssa had 1,715 business establishments in 2024, including 166 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Forssa?
The land area is 248.9 km² and the population density 65.5 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Forssa live in built-up areas?
91.7% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).