Perho
- 📍 Location: Central Ostrobothnia region,
Kaustinen sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 2,547 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 747.9 km² (land area)
- ⛰️ Elevation: 157 m a.s.l.
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Perho?
The population of Perho was 2,547 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -5.9% since 2020.
Which region is Perho in?
Perho is in the Central Ostrobothnia region, Kaustinen sub-region.
Is Perho a city?
No, Perho is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Perho?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.4% and speakers of other languages 1.0% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Perho?
Perho had 370 business establishments in 2024, including 16 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Perho?
The land area is 747.9 km² and the population density 3.4 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Perho live in built-up areas?
31.2% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).