Kangasala Population 2026

Kangasala has a population of 34,315, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Pirkanmaa. Roughly 0.6% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,315

Rank in Finland

#34

Coordinates

61.46°N, 24.08°E

~100 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

151 km

94 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Pirkanmaa

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Tampere	260,646	#3
Nokia	36,486	#32
Ylöjärvi	33,731	#35
Lempäälä	25,036	#41
Sastamala	24,495	#43
Pirkkala	21,204	#49
Valkeakoski	20,859	#53
Vammala	16,635	#71

Cities near Kangasala

Tampere260,646 people · ~16 km away
Valkeakoski20,859 people · ~22 km away
Pirkkala21,204 people · ~24 km away
Lempäälä25,036 people · ~24 km away
Ylöjärvi33,731 people · ~27 km away
Nokia36,486 people · ~31 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kangasala?

Kangasala has a population of 34,315 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Kangasala in?

Kangasala is located in Pirkanmaa, Finland.

Is Kangasala the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 151 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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