Malax (Maalahti)
- 📍 Location: Ostrobothnia region,
Vaasa sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 5,392 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 522.1 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Malax?
The population of Malax was 5,392 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -1.1% since 2020.
Which region is Malax in?
Malax is in the Ostrobothnia region, Vaasa sub-region.
Is Malax a city?
No, Malax is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Malax?
Official language: Swedish and Finnish (a bilingual municipality with a Swedish-speaking majority). Swedish speakers make up 84.4% and speakers of other languages 6.4% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Malax?
Malax had 881 business establishments in 2024, including 33 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Malax?
The land area is 522.1 km² and the population density 10.3 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Malax live in built-up areas?
73.2% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 3 such areas (Statistics Finland).