Posio
- 📍 Location: Lapland region,
Itä-Lappi sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 2,826 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 3,039.4 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Posio?
The population of Posio was 2,826 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -9.3% since 2020.
Which region is Posio in?
Posio is in the Lapland region, Itä-Lappi sub-region.
Is Posio a city?
No, Posio is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Posio?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 2.5% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Posio?
Posio had 476 business establishments in 2024, including 16 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Posio?
The land area is 3,039.4 km² and the population density 0.9 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Posio live in built-up areas?
42.5% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).