Hämeenlinna
- 📍 Location: Kanta-Häme region,
Hämeenlinna sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 68,614 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,785.8 km² (land area)
- ⛰️ Elevation: 80 m a.s.l.
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: hämeenlinnalainen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hämeenlinna?
The population of Hämeenlinna was 68,614 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of +1.1% since 2020.
Which region is Hämeenlinna in?
Hämeenlinna is in the Kanta-Häme region, Hämeenlinna sub-region.
Is Hämeenlinna a city?
Yes, Hämeenlinna has city status.
What are the official languages of Hämeenlinna?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.4% and speakers of other languages 8.3% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Hämeenlinna?
Hämeenlinna had 6,685 business establishments in 2024, including 504 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Hämeenlinna?
The land area is 1,785.8 km² and the population density 38.4 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Hämeenlinna live in built-up areas?
88.8% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 8 such areas (Statistics Finland).