Nivala
- 📍 Location: North Ostrobothnia region,
Nivala-Haapajärvi sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 10,300 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 527.4 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nivala?
The population of Nivala was 10,300 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -1.9% since 2020.
Which region is Nivala in?
Nivala is in the North Ostrobothnia region, Nivala-Haapajärvi sub-region.
Is Nivala a city?
Yes, Nivala has city status.
What are the official languages of Nivala?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 1.9% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Nivala?
Nivala had 1,249 business establishments in 2024, including 52 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Nivala?
The land area is 527.4 km² and the population density 19.5 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Nivala live in built-up areas?
65.9% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 6 such areas (Statistics Finland).