Kuhmo
- 📍 Location: Kainuu region,
Kehys-Kainuu sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 7,300 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 4,808.0 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kuhmo?
The population of Kuhmo was 7,300 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -9.2% since 2020.
Which region is Kuhmo in?
Kuhmo is in the Kainuu region, Kehys-Kainuu sub-region.
Is Kuhmo a city?
Yes, Kuhmo has city status.
What are the official languages of Kuhmo?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 3.6% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Kuhmo?
Kuhmo had 985 business establishments in 2024, including 54 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Kuhmo?
The land area is 4,808.0 km² and the population density 1.5 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Kuhmo live in built-up areas?
64.6% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).