Lappajärvi
- 📍 Location: South Ostrobothnia region,
Järviseutu sub-region - 🌊 Sea or lake: Lappajärvi
- 👥 Population (municipality): 2,704 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 420.9 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lappajärvi?
The population of Lappajärvi was 2,704 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -7.6% since 2020.
Which region is Lappajärvi in?
Lappajärvi is in the South Ostrobothnia region, Järviseutu sub-region.
Is Lappajärvi a city?
No, Lappajärvi is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Lappajärvi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.5% and speakers of other languages 7.1% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Lappajärvi?
Lappajärvi had 481 business establishments in 2024, including 21 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Lappajärvi?
The land area is 420.9 km² and the population density 6.4 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Lappajärvi live in built-up areas?
55.0% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).