Salla
- 📍 Location: Lapland region,
Itä-Lappi sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 3,231 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 5,729.8 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Salla?
The population of Salla was 3,231 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -5.2% since 2020.
Which region is Salla in?
Salla is in the Lapland region, Itä-Lappi sub-region.
Is Salla a city?
No, Salla is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Salla?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 4.1% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Salla?
Salla had 520 business establishments in 2024, including 14 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Salla?
The land area is 5,729.8 km² and the population density 0.6 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Salla live in built-up areas?
48.2% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).