Kempele
- 📍 Location: North Ostrobothnia region,
Oulu sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 19,702 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 110.1 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: kempeleläinen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kempele?
The population of Kempele was 19,702 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of +4.8% since 2020.
Which region is Kempele in?
Kempele is in the North Ostrobothnia region, Oulu sub-region.
Is Kempele a city?
No, Kempele is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Kempele?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 1.6% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Kempele?
Kempele had 1,714 business establishments in 2024, including 142 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Kempele?
The land area is 110.1 km² and the population density 178.9 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Kempele live in built-up areas?
96.6% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).