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    Kristinestad (Kristiinankaupunki)

    • 📍 Location: Ostrobothnia region,
      Sydösterbotten sub-region
    • 👥 Population (municipality): 6,113 (Dec 31, 2025)
    • 🏛️ Founded:
    • 📏 Area: 683.2 km² (land area)
    • ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
    • đź’° Currency: Euro (EUR)

    Answers to frequently asked questions

    What is the population of Kristinestad?
    The population of Kristinestad was 6,113 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -4.5% since 2020.
    Which region is Kristinestad in?
    Kristinestad is in the Ostrobothnia region, Sydösterbotten sub-region.
    Is Kristinestad a city?
    Yes, Kristinestad has city status.
    What are the official languages of Kristinestad?
    Official language: Swedish and Finnish (a bilingual municipality with a Swedish-speaking majority). Swedish speakers make up 51.9% and speakers of other languages 8.6% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
    How many businesses are there in Kristinestad?
    Kristinestad had 1,100 business establishments in 2024, including 60 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
    How large is Kristinestad?
    The land area is 683.2 km² and the population density 8.9 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
    How many people in Kristinestad live in built-up areas?
    69.6% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 3 such areas (Statistics Finland).