Jakobstad Population 2026

Jakobstad has a population of 19,668, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Ostrobothnia. Roughly 0.3% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,668

Rank in Finland

#58

Coordinates

63.67°N, 22.70°E

~15 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

407 km

253 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ostrobothnia

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Vaasa	69,819	#14
Korsholm	17,176	#70

Cities near Jakobstad

Kokkola48,361 people · ~28 km away
Kauhava15,066 people · ~66 km away
Korsholm17,176 people · ~80 km away
Vaasa69,819 people · ~84 km away
Seinäjoki66,848 people · ~98 km away
Ylivieska15,375 people · ~101 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jakobstad?

Jakobstad has a population of 19,668 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Jakobstad in?

Jakobstad is located in Ostrobothnia, Finland.

Is Jakobstad the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 407 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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