Laukaa Population 2026

Laukaa has a population of 18,876, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Central Finland. Roughly 0.3% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,876

Rank in Finland

#64

Coordinates

62.41°N, 25.95°E

~89 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

255 km

158 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Central Finland

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Jyväskylä	148,744	#7
Jämsä	19,209	#63
Äänekoski	17,614	#67

Cities near Laukaa

Jyväskylä148,744 people · ~23 km away
Äänekoski17,614 people · ~24 km away
Pieksämäki17,243 people · ~62 km away
Jämsä19,209 people · ~73 km away
Varkaus19,603 people · ~100 km away
Kuopio125,462 people · ~103 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Laukaa?

Laukaa has a population of 18,876 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Laukaa in?

Laukaa is located in Central Finland, Finland.

Is Laukaa the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 255 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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