Rovaniemi
- 📍 Location: Lapland region,
Rovaniemi sub-region - 🌊 Sea or lake: Kemijoki
- 👥 Population (municipality): 66,191 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 📏 Area: 7,581.8 km² (land area)
- ⛰️ Elevation: 88 m a.s.l.
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: rovaniemeläinen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rovaniemi?
The population of Rovaniemi was 66,191 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of +4.2% since 2020.
Which region is Rovaniemi in?
Rovaniemi is in the Lapland region, Rovaniemi sub-region.
Is Rovaniemi a city?
Yes, Rovaniemi has city status.
What are the official languages of Rovaniemi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 6.2% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Rovaniemi?
Rovaniemi had 6,334 business establishments in 2024, including 407 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Rovaniemi?
The land area is 7,581.8 km² and the population density 8.7 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Rovaniemi live in built-up areas?
90.8% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 5 such areas (Statistics Finland).