Kokkola (Karleby)
- 📍 Location: Central Ostrobothnia region,
Kokkola sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 48,338 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,446.5 km² (land area)
- ⛰️ Elevation: 6 m a.s.l.
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: kokkolalainen / karlebybo
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kokkola?
The population of Kokkola was 48,338 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of +1.2% since 2020.
Which region is Kokkola in?
Kokkola is in the Central Ostrobothnia region, Kokkola sub-region.
Is Kokkola a city?
Yes, Kokkola has city status.
What are the official languages of Kokkola?
Official language: Finnish and Swedish (a bilingual municipality with a Finnish-speaking majority). Swedish speakers make up 11.7% and speakers of other languages 6.2% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Kokkola?
Kokkola had 4,734 business establishments in 2024, including 340 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Kokkola?
The land area is 1,446.5 km² and the population density 33.4 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Kokkola live in built-up areas?
89.2% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 8 such areas (Statistics Finland).