Hankasalmi
- 📍 Location: Central Finland region,
Jyväskylä sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 4,436 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 571.7 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hankasalmi?
The population of Hankasalmi was 4,436 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -7.2% since 2020.
Which region is Hankasalmi in?
Hankasalmi is in the Central Finland region, Jyväskylä sub-region.
Is Hankasalmi a city?
No, Hankasalmi is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Hankasalmi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 2.6% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Hankasalmi?
Hankasalmi had 723 business establishments in 2024, including 21 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Hankasalmi?
The land area is 571.7 km² and the population density 7.8 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Hankasalmi live in built-up areas?
45.0% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 3 such areas (Statistics Finland).