Sodankylä
- 📍 Location: Lapland region,
Pohjois-Lappi sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 8,095 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 11,704.0 km² (land area)
- ⛰️ Elevation: 252 m a.s.l.
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sodankylä?
The population of Sodankylä was 8,095 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -2.1% since 2020.
Which region is Sodankylä in?
Sodankylä is in the Lapland region, Pohjois-Lappi sub-region.
Is Sodankylä a city?
No, Sodankylä is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Sodankylä?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 3.2% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Sodankylä?
Sodankylä had 1,063 business establishments in 2024, including 66 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Sodankylä?
The land area is 11,704.0 km² and the population density 0.7 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Sodankylä live in built-up areas?
61.8% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).