Pyhäntä
- 📍 Location: North Ostrobothnia region,
Haapavesi-Siikalatva sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 1,678 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 810.2 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pyhäntä?
The population of Pyhäntä was 1,678 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of +5.3% since 2020.
Which region is Pyhäntä in?
Pyhäntä is in the North Ostrobothnia region, Haapavesi-Siikalatva sub-region.
Is Pyhäntä a city?
No, Pyhäntä is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Pyhäntä?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.0% and speakers of other languages 11.1% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Pyhäntä?
Pyhäntä had 178 business establishments in 2024, including 7 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Pyhäntä?
The land area is 810.2 km² and the population density 2.1 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Pyhäntä live in built-up areas?
56.3% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).