Heinola Population 2026

Heinola has a population of 17,746, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Paijat-Hame. Roughly 0.3% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,746

Rank in Finland

#66

Coordinates

61.21°N, 26.04°E

~104 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

130 km

81 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Paijat-Hame

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Lahti	121,622	#9
Hollola	22,843	#47
Hollola	20,405	#55
Orimattila	15,628	#74

Cities near Heinola

Lahti121,622 people · ~32 km away
Hollola20,405 people · ~37 km away
Hollola22,843 people · ~37 km away
Orimattila15,628 people · ~48 km away
Kouvola78,094 people · ~52 km away
Janakkala15,995 people · ~85 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Heinola?

Heinola has a population of 17,746 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Heinola in?

Heinola is located in Paijat-Hame, Finland.

Is Heinola the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 130 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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