Karkkila
- 📍 Location: Uusimaa region,
Helsinki sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 8,274 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 242.4 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Karkkila?
The population of Karkkila was 8,274 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -4.9% since 2020.
Which region is Karkkila in?
Karkkila is in the Uusimaa region, Helsinki sub-region.
Is Karkkila a city?
Yes, Karkkila has city status.
What are the official languages of Karkkila?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.7% and speakers of other languages 8.6% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Karkkila?
Karkkila had 863 business establishments in 2024, including 61 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Karkkila?
The land area is 242.4 km² and the population density 34.1 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Karkkila live in built-up areas?
85.9% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).