Pyhäjärvi
- 📍 Location: North Ostrobothnia region,
Nivala-Haapajärvi sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 4,551 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,310.6 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pyhäjärvi?
The population of Pyhäjärvi was 4,551 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -9.6% since 2020.
Which region is Pyhäjärvi in?
Pyhäjärvi is in the North Ostrobothnia region, Nivala-Haapajärvi sub-region.
Is Pyhäjärvi a city?
Yes, Pyhäjärvi has city status.
What are the official languages of Pyhäjärvi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 3.0% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Pyhäjärvi?
Pyhäjärvi had 707 business establishments in 2024, including 26 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Pyhäjärvi?
The land area is 1,310.6 km² and the population density 3.5 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Pyhäjärvi live in built-up areas?
53.8% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).