Jakobstad (Pietarsaari)
- 📍 Location: Ostrobothnia region,
Jakobstadsregionen sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 19,657 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 88.4 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: pietarsaarelainen / jakobstadsbo
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jakobstad?
The population of Jakobstad was 19,657 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of +3.1% since 2020.
Which region is Jakobstad in?
Jakobstad is in the Ostrobothnia region, Jakobstadsregionen sub-region.
Is Jakobstad a city?
Yes, Jakobstad has city status.
What are the official languages of Jakobstad?
Official language: Swedish and Finnish (a bilingual municipality with a Swedish-speaking majority). Swedish speakers make up 53.1% and speakers of other languages 17.2% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Jakobstad?
Jakobstad had 1,931 business establishments in 2024, including 173 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Jakobstad?
The land area is 88.4 km² and the population density 222.4 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Jakobstad live in built-up areas?
98.8% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).