Puolanka
- 📍 Location: Kainuu region,
Kehys-Kainuu sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 2,322 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 📏 Area: 2,461.2 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- đź’° Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Puolanka?
The population of Puolanka was 2,322 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -6.8% since 2020.
Which region is Puolanka in?
Puolanka is in the Kainuu region, Kehys-Kainuu sub-region.
Is Puolanka a city?
No, Puolanka is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Puolanka?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 4.0% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Puolanka?
Puolanka had 353 business establishments in 2024, including 15 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Puolanka?
The land area is 2,461.2 km² and the population density 0.9 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Puolanka live in built-up areas?
57.9% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).


