Raahe
- 📍 Location: North Ostrobothnia region,
Raahe sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 23,413 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,013.7 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: raahelainen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Raahe?
The population of Raahe was 23,413 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -3.9% since 2020.
Which region is Raahe in?
Raahe is in the North Ostrobothnia region, Raahe sub-region.
Is Raahe a city?
Yes, Raahe has city status.
What are the official languages of Raahe?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 4.8% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Raahe?
Raahe had 1,884 business establishments in 2024, including 144 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Raahe?
The land area is 1,013.7 km² and the population density 23.1 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Raahe live in built-up areas?
86.2% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 4 such areas (Statistics Finland).