Pieksämäki
- 📍 Location: South Savo region,
Pieksämäki sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 17,124 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,569.0 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: pieksämäkeläinen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pieksämäki?
The population of Pieksämäki was 17,124 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -1.4% since 2020.
Which region is Pieksämäki in?
Pieksämäki is in the South Savo region, Pieksämäki sub-region.
Is Pieksämäki a city?
Yes, Pieksämäki has city status.
What are the official languages of Pieksämäki?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 8.0% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Pieksämäki?
Pieksämäki had 1,982 business establishments in 2024, including 118 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Pieksämäki?
The land area is 1,569.0 km² and the population density 10.9 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Pieksämäki live in built-up areas?
75.6% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).