Kemijärvi
- 📍 Location: Lapland region,
Itä-Lappi sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 6,919 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 📏 Area: 3,503.9 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kemijärvi?
The population of Kemijärvi was 6,919 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -3.8% since 2020.
Which region is Kemijärvi in?
Kemijärvi is in the Lapland region, Itä-Lappi sub-region.
Is Kemijärvi a city?
Yes, Kemijärvi has city status.
What are the official languages of Kemijärvi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 5.7% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Kemijärvi?
Kemijärvi had 720 business establishments in 2024, including 47 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Kemijärvi?
The land area is 3,503.9 km² and the population density 2.0 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Kemijärvi live in built-up areas?
70.7% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).