Haapavesi
- 📍 Location: North Ostrobothnia region,
Haapavesi-Siikalatva sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 6,298 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,050.9 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haapavesi?
The population of Haapavesi was 6,298 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -5.5% since 2020.
Which region is Haapavesi in?
Haapavesi is in the North Ostrobothnia region, Haapavesi-Siikalatva sub-region.
Is Haapavesi a city?
Yes, Haapavesi has city status.
What are the official languages of Haapavesi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.0% and speakers of other languages 3.8% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Haapavesi?
Haapavesi had 809 business establishments in 2024, including 28 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Haapavesi?
The land area is 1,050.9 km² and the population density 6.0 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Haapavesi live in built-up areas?
61.7% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).