Kajaani
- 📍 Location: Kainuu region,
Kajaani sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 36,370 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,835.1 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: kajaanilainen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kajaani?
The population of Kajaani was 36,370 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -0.5% since 2020.
Which region is Kajaani in?
Kajaani is in the Kainuu region, Kajaani sub-region.
Is Kajaani a city?
Yes, Kajaani has city status.
What are the official languages of Kajaani?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 8.8% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Kajaani?
Kajaani had 2,806 business establishments in 2024, including 204 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Kajaani?
The land area is 1,835.1 km² and the population density 19.8 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Kajaani live in built-up areas?
88.7% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 6 such areas (Statistics Finland).