Kuusamo
- 📍 Location: North Ostrobothnia region,
Koillismaa sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 14,800 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 4,979.4 km² (land area)
- ⛰️ Elevation: 250 m a.s.l.
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: kuusamolainen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kuusamo?
The population of Kuusamo was 14,800 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -2.7% since 2020.
Which region is Kuusamo in?
Kuusamo is in the North Ostrobothnia region, Koillismaa sub-region.
Is Kuusamo a city?
Yes, Kuusamo has city status.
What are the official languages of Kuusamo?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.3% and speakers of other languages 5.0% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Kuusamo?
Kuusamo had 2,063 business establishments in 2024, including 120 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Kuusamo?
The land area is 4,979.4 km² and the population density 3.0 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Kuusamo live in built-up areas?
65.4% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 3 such areas (Statistics Finland).