Vaasa (Vasa)
- 📍 Location: Ostrobothnia region,
Vaasa sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 71,209 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 364.9 km² (land area)
- ⛰️ Elevation: 6 m a.s.l.
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: vaasalainen / vasabo
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vaasa?
The population of Vaasa was 71,209 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of +5.4% since 2020.
Which region is Vaasa in?
Vaasa is in the Ostrobothnia region, Vaasa sub-region.
Is Vaasa a city?
Yes, Vaasa has city status.
What are the official languages of Vaasa?
Official language: Finnish and Swedish (a bilingual municipality with a Finnish-speaking majority). Swedish speakers make up 22.8% and speakers of other languages 14.9% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Vaasa?
Vaasa had 6,017 business establishments in 2024, including 486 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Vaasa?
The land area is 364.9 km² and the population density 195.2 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Vaasa live in built-up areas?
98.5% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 6 such areas (Statistics Finland).