Laukaa
- 📍 Location: Central Finland region,
Jyväskylä sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 18,808 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 648.5 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: laukaalainen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Laukaa?
The population of Laukaa was 18,808 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -0.1% since 2020.
Which region is Laukaa in?
Laukaa is in the Central Finland region, Jyväskylä sub-region.
Is Laukaa a city?
No, Laukaa is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Laukaa?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 2.4% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Laukaa?
Laukaa had 1,831 business establishments in 2024, including 71 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Laukaa?
The land area is 648.5 km² and the population density 29.0 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Laukaa live in built-up areas?
73.9% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 4 such areas (Statistics Finland).