Sastamala
- 📍 Location: Pirkanmaa region,
Lounais-Pirkanmaa sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 23,332 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,429.2 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: sastamalalainen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sastamala?
The population of Sastamala was 23,332 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -3.0% since 2020.
Which region is Sastamala in?
Sastamala is in the Pirkanmaa region, Lounais-Pirkanmaa sub-region.
Is Sastamala a city?
Yes, Sastamala has city status.
What are the official languages of Sastamala?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 3.9% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Sastamala?
Sastamala had 3,351 business establishments in 2024, including 209 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Sastamala?
The land area is 1,429.2 km² and the population density 16.3 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Sastamala live in built-up areas?
67.9% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 8 such areas (Statistics Finland).