Tornio
- 📍 Location: Lapland region,
Kemi-Tornio sub-region - 🌊 Sea or lake: Torne River; Bothnian Bay
- 👥 Population (municipality): 20,823 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,188.8 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: torniolainen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tornio?
The population of Tornio was 20,823 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -3.0% since 2020.
Which region is Tornio in?
Tornio is in the Lapland region, Kemi-Tornio sub-region.
Is Tornio a city?
Yes, Tornio has city status.
What are the official languages of Tornio?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.5% and speakers of other languages 4.5% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Tornio?
Tornio had 2,202 business establishments in 2024, including 173 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Tornio?
The land area is 1,188.8 km² and the population density 17.5 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Tornio live in built-up areas?
87.8% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 6 such areas (Statistics Finland).