Kokkola Population 2026

Kokkola has a population of 48,361, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Central Ostrobothnia. Roughly 0.9% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

48,361

Rank in Finland

#22

Coordinates

63.84°N, 23.13°E

~9 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

419 km

260 miles, straight line

Cities near Kokkola

Jakobstad19,668 people · ~28 km away
Ylivieska15,375 people · ~74 km away
Kauhava15,066 people · ~82 km away
Korsholm17,176 people · ~108 km away
Vaasa69,819 people · ~112 km away
Raahe23,566 people · ~114 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kokkola?

Kokkola has a population of 48,361 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Kokkola in?

Kokkola is located in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland.

Is Kokkola the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 419 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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