Petäjävesi
- 📍 Location: Central Finland region,
Jyväskylä sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 3,511 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 456.4 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petäjävesi?
The population of Petäjävesi was 3,511 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -6.9% since 2020.
Which region is Petäjävesi in?
Petäjävesi is in the Central Finland region, Jyväskylä sub-region.
Is Petäjävesi a city?
No, Petäjävesi is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Petäjävesi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 1.9% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Petäjävesi?
Petäjävesi had 487 business establishments in 2024, including 19 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Petäjävesi?
The land area is 456.4 km² and the population density 7.7 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Petäjävesi live in built-up areas?
56.2% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).