Haapajärvi
- 📍 Location: North Ostrobothnia region,
Nivala-Haapajärvi sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 6,441 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 766.5 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haapajärvi?
The population of Haapajärvi was 6,441 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -6.6% since 2020.
Which region is Haapajärvi in?
Haapajärvi is in the North Ostrobothnia region, Nivala-Haapajärvi sub-region.
Is Haapajärvi a city?
Yes, Haapajärvi has city status.
What are the official languages of Haapajärvi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.0% and speakers of other languages 2.1% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Haapajärvi?
Haapajärvi had 830 business establishments in 2024, including 53 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Haapajärvi?
The land area is 766.5 km² and the population density 8.4 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Haapajärvi live in built-up areas?
68.5% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 3 such areas (Statistics Finland).