Sonkajärvi
- 📍 Location: North Savo region,
Ylä-Savo sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 3,521 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,466.1 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sonkajärvi?
The population of Sonkajärvi was 3,521 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -8.3% since 2020.
Which region is Sonkajärvi in?
Sonkajärvi is in the North Savo region, Ylä-Savo sub-region.
Is Sonkajärvi a city?
No, Sonkajärvi is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Sonkajärvi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 2.0% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Sonkajärvi?
Sonkajärvi had 574 business establishments in 2024, including 16 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Sonkajärvi?
The land area is 1,466.1 km² and the population density 2.4 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Sonkajärvi live in built-up areas?
44.1% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).