Nykarleby (Uusikaarlepyy)
- 📍 Location: Ostrobothnia region,
Jakobstadsregionen sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 7,391 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 📏 Area: 732.9 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- đź’° Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nykarleby?
The population of Nykarleby was 7,391 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -1.2% since 2020.
Which region is Nykarleby in?
Nykarleby is in the Ostrobothnia region, Jakobstadsregionen sub-region.
Is Nykarleby a city?
Yes, Nykarleby has city status.
What are the official languages of Nykarleby?
Official language: Swedish and Finnish (a bilingual municipality with a Swedish-speaking majority). Swedish speakers make up 83.7% and speakers of other languages 10.0% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Nykarleby?
Nykarleby had 1,423 business establishments in 2024, including 60 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Nykarleby?
The land area is 732.9 km² and the population density 10.1 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Nykarleby live in built-up areas?
64.0% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 4 such areas (Statistics Finland).


