Ristijärvi
- 📍 Location: Kainuu region,
Kajaani sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 1,158 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 835.9 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ristijärvi?
The population of Ristijärvi was 1,158 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -6.2% since 2020.
Which region is Ristijärvi in?
Ristijärvi is in the Kainuu region, Kajaani sub-region.
Is Ristijärvi a city?
No, Ristijärvi is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Ristijärvi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 3.8% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Ristijärvi?
Ristijärvi had 185 business establishments in 2024, including 3 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Ristijärvi?
The land area is 835.9 km² and the population density 1.4 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Ristijärvi live in built-up areas?
43.5% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).