Korsholm Population 2026

Korsholm has a population of 17,176, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Ostrobothnia. Roughly 0.3% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,176

Rank in Finland

#70

Coordinates

63.11°N, 21.68°E

~15 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

370 km

230 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ostrobothnia

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Vaasa	69,819	#14
Jakobstad	19,668	#58

Cities near Korsholm

Vaasa69,819 people · ~4 km away
Kurikka19,474 people · ~67 km away
Seinäjoki66,848 people · ~68 km away
Kauhava15,066 people · ~70 km away
Jakobstad19,668 people · ~80 km away
Kokkola48,361 people · ~108 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Korsholm?

Korsholm has a population of 17,176 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Korsholm in?

Korsholm is located in Ostrobothnia, Finland.

Is Korsholm the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 370 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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