Kärkölä
- 📍 Location: Päijät-Häme region,
Lahti sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 4,052 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 256.7 km² (land area)
- ⛰️ Elevation: 99 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 Kärkölä?
The population of Kärkölä was 4,052 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -6.3% since 2020.
Which region is Kärkölä in?
Kärkölä is in the Päijät-Häme region, Lahti sub-region.
Is Kärkölä a city?
No, Kärkölä is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Kärkölä?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.5% and speakers of other languages 6.1% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Kärkölä?
Kärkölä had 542 business establishments in 2024, including 18 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Kärkölä?
The land area is 256.7 km² and the population density 15.8 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Kärkölä live in built-up areas?
66.7% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).