Lohja Population 2026

Lohja has a population of 45,686, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Uusimaa. Roughly 0.8% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

45,686

Rank in Finland

#24

Coordinates

60.25°N, 24.07°E

~82 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

49 km

30 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Uusimaa

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Helsinki	658,864	#1
Espoo	323,910	#2
Vantaa	252,724	#4
Porvoo	51,853	#18
Järvenpää	46,942	#23
Nurmijärvi	45,356	#25
Hyvinge	43,515	#26
Tuusula	42,624	#27

Cities near Lohja

Kirkkonummi41,821 people · ~25 km away
Espoo323,910 people · ~33 km away
Raseborg26,982 people · ~46 km away
Nurmijärvi45,356 people · ~47 km away
Helsinki658,864 people · ~49 km away
Salo50,794 people · ~53 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lohja?

Lohja has a population of 45,686 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Lohja in?

Lohja is located in Uusimaa, Finland.

Is Lohja the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 49 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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