Viitasaari
- 📍 Location: Central Finland region,
Saarijärvi-Viitasaari sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 5,695 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,248.5 km² (land area)
- ⛰️ Elevation: 140 m a.s.l.
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Viitasaari?
The population of Viitasaari was 5,695 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -6.6% since 2020.
Which region is Viitasaari in?
Viitasaari is in the Central Finland region, Saarijärvi-Viitasaari sub-region.
Is Viitasaari a city?
Yes, Viitasaari has city status.
What are the official languages of Viitasaari?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 2.5% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Viitasaari?
Viitasaari had 866 business establishments in 2024, including 47 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Viitasaari?
The land area is 1,248.5 km² and the population density 4.6 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Viitasaari live in built-up areas?
58.0% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).