Merikarvia
- 📍 Location: Satakunta region,
Pori sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 2,834 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 446.3 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Merikarvia?
The population of Merikarvia was 2,834 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -7.6% since 2020.
Which region is Merikarvia in?
Merikarvia is in the Satakunta region, Pori sub-region.
Is Merikarvia a city?
No, Merikarvia is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Merikarvia?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.4% and speakers of other languages 4.1% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Merikarvia?
Merikarvia had 482 business establishments in 2024, including 26 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Merikarvia?
The land area is 446.3 km² and the population density 6.3 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Merikarvia live in built-up areas?
57.0% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).