Pudasjärvi
- 📍 Location: North Ostrobothnia region,
Oulunkaari sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 7,168 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 5,639.0 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pudasjärvi?
The population of Pudasjärvi was 7,168 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -7.9% since 2020.
Which region is Pudasjärvi in?
Pudasjärvi is in the North Ostrobothnia region, Oulunkaari sub-region.
Is Pudasjärvi a city?
Yes, Pudasjärvi has city status.
What are the official languages of Pudasjärvi?
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 Pudasjärvi?
Pudasjärvi had 1,002 business establishments in 2024, including 47 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Pudasjärvi?
The land area is 5,639.0 km² and the population density 1.3 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Pudasjärvi live in built-up areas?
50.7% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).