Varkaus
- 📍 Location: North Savo region,
Varkaus sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 19,433 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 385.6 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: varkautelainen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Varkaus?
The population of Varkaus was 19,433 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -4.2% since 2020.
Which region is Varkaus in?
Varkaus is in the North Savo region, Varkaus sub-region.
Is Varkaus a city?
Yes, Varkaus has city status.
What are the official languages of Varkaus?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 6.7% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Varkaus?
Varkaus had 1,655 business establishments in 2024, including 147 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Varkaus?
The land area is 385.6 km² and the population density 50.4 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Varkaus live in built-up areas?
91.5% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).