Laihia
- 📍 Location: Ostrobothnia region,
Vaasa sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 7,534 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 505.2 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Laihia?
The population of Laihia was 7,534 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -5.8% since 2020.
Which region is Laihia in?
Laihia is in the Ostrobothnia region, Vaasa sub-region.
Is Laihia a city?
No, Laihia is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Laihia?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 1.2% and speakers of other languages 2.2% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Laihia?
Laihia had 890 business establishments in 2024, including 47 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Laihia?
The land area is 505.2 km² and the population density 14.9 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Laihia live in built-up areas?
83.2% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).