Loviisa (Lovisa)
- 📍 Location: Uusimaa region,
Loviisa sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 14,196 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 820.4 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Loviisa?
The population of Loviisa was 14,196 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -3.7% since 2020.
Which region is Loviisa in?
Loviisa is in the Uusimaa region, Loviisa sub-region.
Is Loviisa a city?
Yes, Loviisa has city status.
What are the official languages of Loviisa?
Official language: Finnish and Swedish (a bilingual municipality with a Finnish-speaking majority). Swedish speakers make up 38.7% and speakers of other languages 6.1% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Loviisa?
Loviisa had 1,922 business establishments in 2024, including 96 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Loviisa?
The land area is 820.4 km² and the population density 17.3 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Loviisa live in built-up areas?
74.6% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 8 such areas (Statistics Finland).