Suomussalmi
- 📍 Location: Kainuu region,
Kehys-Kainuu sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 6,957 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 5,270.2 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Suomussalmi?
The population of Suomussalmi was 6,957 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -8.4% since 2020.
Which region is Suomussalmi in?
Suomussalmi is in the Kainuu region, Kehys-Kainuu sub-region.
Is Suomussalmi a city?
No, Suomussalmi is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Suomussalmi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 3.8% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Suomussalmi?
Suomussalmi had 831 business establishments in 2024, including 38 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Suomussalmi?
The land area is 5,270.2 km² and the population density 1.3 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Suomussalmi live in built-up areas?
63.2% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).