Kouvola Population 2026
Kouvola has a population of 78,094, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Kymenlaakso. Roughly 1.4% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 8.4× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,094
Rank in Finland
#12
Coordinates
60.87°N, 26.70°E
~81 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki
Distance to capital (Helsinki)
124 km
77 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kymenlaakso
Cities near Kouvola
FAQ
What is the population of Kouvola?
Kouvola has a population of 78,094 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Finland.
What region is Kouvola in?
Kouvola is located in Kymenlaakso, Finland.
Is Kouvola the capital of Finland?
No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 124 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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