Siilinjärvi
- 📍 Location: North Savo region,
Kuopio sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 21,348 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 401.0 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: siilinjärveläinen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Siilinjärvi?
The population of Siilinjärvi was 21,348 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of +0.5% since 2020.
Which region is Siilinjärvi in?
Siilinjärvi is in the North Savo region, Kuopio sub-region.
Is Siilinjärvi a city?
No, Siilinjärvi is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Siilinjärvi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 2.5% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Siilinjärvi?
Siilinjärvi had 1,852 business establishments in 2024, including 105 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Siilinjärvi?
The land area is 401.0 km² and the population density 53.2 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Siilinjärvi live in built-up areas?
81.4% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 3 such areas (Statistics Finland).