Nurmes
- 📍 Location: North Karelia region,
Pielisen Karjala sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 8,760 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 2,401.6 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nurmes?
The population of Nurmes was 8,760 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -7.8% since 2020.
Which region is Nurmes in?
Nurmes is in the North Karelia region, Pielisen Karjala sub-region.
Is Nurmes a city?
Yes, Nurmes has city status.
What are the official languages of Nurmes?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 4.1% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Nurmes?
Nurmes had 1,155 business establishments in 2024, including 47 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Nurmes?
The land area is 2,401.6 km² and the population density 3.6 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Nurmes live in built-up areas?
61.1% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).