Parikkala
- 📍 Location: South Karelia region,
Imatra sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 4,235 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 592.2 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Parikkala?
The population of Parikkala was 4,235 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -9.0% since 2020.
Which region is Parikkala in?
Parikkala is in the South Karelia region, Imatra sub-region.
Is Parikkala a city?
No, Parikkala is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Parikkala?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 3.1% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Parikkala?
Parikkala had 841 business establishments in 2024, including 42 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Parikkala?
The land area is 592.2 km² and the population density 7.2 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Parikkala live in built-up areas?
41.4% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).