Kotka
- 📍 Location: Kymenlaakso region,
Kotka-Hamina sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 50,029 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 272.1 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: kotkalainen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kotka?
The population of Kotka was 50,029 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -3.2% since 2020.
Which region is Kotka in?
Kotka is in the Kymenlaakso region, Kotka-Hamina sub-region.
Is Kotka a city?
Yes, Kotka has city status.
What are the official languages of Kotka?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.9% and speakers of other languages 11.8% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Kotka?
Kotka had 3,778 business establishments in 2024, including 340 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Kotka?
The land area is 272.1 km² and the population density 183.8 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Kotka live in built-up areas?
98.3% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).