Ruovesi
- 📍 Location: Pirkanmaa region,
Ylä-Pirkanmaa sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 3,995 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 776.9 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Categories
- Book store (1)
- National park (2)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ruovesi?
The population of Ruovesi was 3,995 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -5.2% since 2020.
Which region is Ruovesi in?
Ruovesi is in the Pirkanmaa region, Ylä-Pirkanmaa sub-region.
Is Ruovesi a city?
No, Ruovesi is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Ruovesi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.3% and speakers of other languages 3.8% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Ruovesi?
Ruovesi had 681 business establishments in 2024, including 31 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Ruovesi?
The land area is 776.9 km² and the population density 5.1 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Ruovesi live in built-up areas?
50.3% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).


