Kurikka Population 2026

Kurikka has a population of 19,474, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in South Ostrobothnia. Roughly 0.3% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,474

Rank in Finland

#60

Coordinates

62.62°N, 22.42°E

~62 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

303 km

188 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Ostrobothnia

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Seinäjoki	66,848	#16
Kauhava	15,066	#79

Cities near Kurikka

Seinäjoki66,848 people · ~29 km away
Kauhava15,066 people · ~63 km away
Korsholm17,176 people · ~67 km away
Vaasa69,819 people · ~67 km away
Jakobstad19,668 people · ~119 km away
Pori83,157 people · ~131 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kurikka?

Kurikka has a population of 19,474 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Kurikka in?

Kurikka is located in South Ostrobothnia, Finland.

Is Kurikka the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 303 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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