Kannus
- 📍 Location: Central Ostrobothnia region,
Kokkola sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 5,246 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 468.0 km² (land area)
- ⛰️ Elevation: 50 m a.s.l.
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kannus?
The population of Kannus was 5,246 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -3.3% since 2020.
Which region is Kannus in?
Kannus is in the Central Ostrobothnia region, Kokkola sub-region.
Is Kannus a city?
Yes, Kannus has city status.
What are the official languages of Kannus?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.4% and speakers of other languages 2.9% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Kannus?
Kannus had 682 business establishments in 2024, including 43 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Kannus?
The land area is 468.0 km² and the population density 11.2 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Kannus live in built-up areas?
76.1% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).