Kauhava Population 2026

Kauhava has a population of 15,066, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in South Ostrobothnia. Roughly 0.3% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,066

Rank in Finland

#79

Coordinates

63.10°N, 23.07°E

~41 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

341 km

212 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Ostrobothnia

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Seinäjoki	66,848	#16
Kurikka	19,474	#60

Cities near Kauhava

Seinäjoki66,848 people · ~36 km away
Kurikka19,474 people · ~63 km away
Jakobstad19,668 people · ~66 km away
Korsholm17,176 people · ~70 km away
Vaasa69,819 people · ~73 km away
Kokkola48,361 people · ~82 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kauhava?

Kauhava has a population of 15,066 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Kauhava in?

Kauhava is located in South Ostrobothnia, Finland.

Is Kauhava the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 341 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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