Hämeenlinna Population 2026

Hämeenlinna has a population of 68,473, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Kanta-Häme. Roughly 1.2% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 9.6× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

Location of Hämeenlinna (capital Helsinki shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

68,473

Rank in Finland

#15

Coordinates

61.00°N, 24.46°E

~83 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

95 km

59 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kanta-Häme

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Riihimäki	28,610	#38
Forssa	16,368	#72
Janakkala	15,995	#73

Cities near Hämeenlinna

Janakkala15,995 people · ~13 km away
Riihimäki28,610 people · ~33 km away
Valkeakoski20,859 people · ~38 km away
Hyvinge43,515 people · ~46 km away
Forssa16,368 people · ~50 km away
Lempäälä25,036 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hämeenlinna?

Hämeenlinna has a population of 68,473 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Hämeenlinna in?

Hämeenlinna is located in Kanta-Häme, Finland.

Is Hämeenlinna the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 95 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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