Kolari
- 📍 Location: Lapland region,
Tunturi-Lappi sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 4,001 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 2,559.4 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kolari?
The population of Kolari was 4,001 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of +1.9% since 2020.
Which region is Kolari in?
Kolari is in the Lapland region, Tunturi-Lappi sub-region.
Is Kolari a city?
No, Kolari is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Kolari?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.7% and speakers of other languages 3.1% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Kolari?
Kolari had 746 business establishments in 2024, including 41 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Kolari?
The land area is 2,559.4 km² and the population density 1.6 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Kolari live in built-up areas?
51.1% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 3 such areas (Statistics Finland).