Kalajoki
- 📍 Location: North Ostrobothnia region,
Ylivieska sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 12,155 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 📏 Area: 923.5 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- đź’° Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kalajoki?
The population of Kalajoki was 12,155 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -2.0% since 2020.
Which region is Kalajoki in?
Kalajoki is in the North Ostrobothnia region, Ylivieska sub-region.
Is Kalajoki a city?
Yes, Kalajoki has city status.
What are the official languages of Kalajoki?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.4% and speakers of other languages 3.7% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Kalajoki?
Kalajoki had 1,754 business establishments in 2024, including 93 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Kalajoki?
The land area is 923.5 km² and the population density 13.2 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Kalajoki live in built-up areas?
77.9% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 3 such areas (Statistics Finland).


