Lohja (Lojo)
- 📍 Location: Uusimaa region,
Helsinki sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 45,435 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 📏 Area: 940.2 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: lohjalainen / lojobo
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lohja?
The population of Lohja was 45,435 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -1.0% since 2020.
Which region is Lohja in?
Lohja is in the Uusimaa region, Helsinki sub-region.
Is Lohja a city?
Yes, Lohja has city status.
What are the official languages of Lohja?
Official language: Finnish and Swedish (a bilingual municipality with a Finnish-speaking majority). Swedish speakers make up 3.4% and speakers of other languages 7.2% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Lohja?
Lohja had 4,672 business establishments in 2024, including 307 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Lohja?
The land area is 940.2 km² and the population density 48.3 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Lohja live in built-up areas?
83.2% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 9 such areas (Statistics Finland).