Simo
- 📍 Location: Lapland region,
Kemi-Tornio sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 2,701 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,445.7 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Simo?
The population of Simo was 2,701 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -8.4% since 2020.
Which region is Simo in?
Simo is in the Lapland region, Kemi-Tornio sub-region.
Is Simo a city?
No, Simo is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Simo?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.3% and speakers of other languages 1.0% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Simo?
Simo had 339 business establishments in 2024, including 12 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Simo?
The land area is 1,445.7 km² and the population density 1.9 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Simo live in built-up areas?
53.5% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 3 such areas (Statistics Finland).