Pargas (Parainen)
- 📍 Location: Southwest Finland region,
Åboland-Turunmaa sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 14,712 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 884.7 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Categories
- National park (1)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pargas?
The population of Pargas was 14,712 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -2.6% since 2020.
Which region is Pargas in?
Pargas is in the Southwest Finland region, Åboland-Turunmaa sub-region.
Is Pargas a city?
Yes, Pargas has city status.
What are the official languages of Pargas?
Official language: Swedish and Finnish (a bilingual municipality with a Swedish-speaking majority). Swedish speakers make up 53.5% and speakers of other languages 4.7% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Pargas?
Pargas had 2,066 business establishments in 2024, including 131 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Pargas?
The land area is 884.7 km² and the population density 16.6 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Pargas live in built-up areas?
67.8% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 3 such areas (Statistics Finland).