Riihimäki
- 📍 Location: Kanta-Häme region,
Riihimäki sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 28,555 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 121.0 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: riihimäkeläinen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Riihimäki?
The population of Riihimäki was 28,555 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -0.5% since 2020.
Which region is Riihimäki in?
Riihimäki is in the Kanta-Häme region, Riihimäki sub-region.
Is Riihimäki a city?
Yes, Riihimäki has city status.
What are the official languages of Riihimäki?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.4% and speakers of other languages 8.4% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Riihimäki?
Riihimäki had 2,242 business establishments in 2024, including 192 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Riihimäki?
The land area is 121.0 km² and the population density 236.0 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Riihimäki live in built-up areas?
97.4% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).