Kärsämäki
- 📍 Location: North Ostrobothnia region,
Nivala-Haapajärvi sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 2,324 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 698.3 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kärsämäki?
The population of Kärsämäki was 2,324 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -8.4% since 2020.
Which region is Kärsämäki in?
Kärsämäki is in the North Ostrobothnia region, Nivala-Haapajärvi sub-region.
Is Kärsämäki a city?
No, Kärsämäki is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Kärsämäki?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 1.5% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Kärsämäki?
Kärsämäki had 412 business establishments in 2024, including 13 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Kärsämäki?
The land area is 698.3 km² and the population density 3.3 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Kärsämäki live in built-up areas?
46.2% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).