Närpes (Närpiö)
- 📍 Location: Ostrobothnia region,
Sydösterbotten sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 9,538 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 977.9 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Närpes?
The population of Närpes was 9,538 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -0.2% since 2020.
Which region is Närpes in?
Närpes is in the Ostrobothnia region, Sydösterbotten sub-region.
Is Närpes a city?
Yes, Närpes has city status.
What are the official languages of Närpes?
Official language: Swedish and Finnish (a bilingual municipality with a Swedish-speaking majority). Swedish speakers make up 72.6% and speakers of other languages 22.5% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Närpes?
Närpes had 1,968 business establishments in 2024, including 96 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Närpes?
The land area is 977.9 km² and the population density 9.8 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Närpes live in built-up areas?
63.1% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 6 such areas (Statistics Finland).