Porvoo (Borgå)
- 📍 Location: Uusimaa region,
Porvoo sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 51,863 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 📏 Area: 655.5 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: porvoolainen / borgåbo
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Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Porvoo?
The population of Porvoo was 51,863 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of +2.5% since 2020.
Which region is Porvoo in?
Porvoo is in the Uusimaa region, Porvoo sub-region.
Is Porvoo a city?
Yes, Porvoo has city status.
What are the official languages of Porvoo?
Official language: Finnish and Swedish (a bilingual municipality with a Finnish-speaking majority). Swedish speakers make up 27.2% and speakers of other languages 9.7% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Porvoo?
Porvoo had 5,733 business establishments in 2024, including 384 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Porvoo?
The land area is 655.5 km² and the population density 79.1 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Porvoo live in built-up areas?
85.4% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 8 such areas (Statistics Finland).