Hamina
- 📍 Location: Kymenlaakso region,
Kotka-Hamina sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 19,113 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 610.6 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: haminalainen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hamina?
The population of Hamina was 19,113 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -3.8% since 2020.
Which region is Hamina in?
Hamina is in the Kymenlaakso region, Kotka-Hamina sub-region.
Is Hamina a city?
Yes, Hamina has city status.
What are the official languages of Hamina?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.3% and speakers of other languages 9.0% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Hamina?
Hamina had 1,834 business establishments in 2024, including 120 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Hamina?
The land area is 610.6 km² and the population density 31.3 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Hamina live in built-up areas?
88.0% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 5 such areas (Statistics Finland).