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    Paltamo

    • đź“Ť Location: Kainuu region,
      Kajaani sub-region
    • đź‘Ą Population (municipality): 2,941 (Dec 31, 2025)
    • đź“Ź Area: 918.8 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 Paltamo?
    The population of Paltamo was 2,941 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -9.1% since 2020.
    Which region is Paltamo in?
    Paltamo is in the Kainuu region, Kajaani sub-region.
    Is Paltamo a city?
    No, Paltamo is a municipality without city status.
    What are the official languages of Paltamo?
    Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 2.0% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
    How many businesses are there in Paltamo?
    Paltamo had 436 business establishments in 2024, including 17 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
    How large is Paltamo?
    The land area is 918.8 km² and the population density 3.2 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
    How many people in Paltamo live in built-up areas?
    59.1% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).
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