Nokia Population 2026

Nokia has a population of 36,486, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Pirkanmaa. Roughly 0.6% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

36,486

Rank in Finland

#32

Coordinates

61.47°N, 23.50°E

~89 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

164 km

102 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Pirkanmaa

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Tampere	260,646	#3
Kangasala	34,315	#34
Ylöjärvi	33,731	#35
Lempäälä	25,036	#41
Sastamala	24,495	#43
Pirkkala	21,204	#49
Valkeakoski	20,859	#53
Vammala	16,635	#71

Cities near Nokia

Pirkkala21,204 people · ~7 km away
Ylöjärvi33,731 people · ~11 km away
Tampere260,646 people · ~16 km away
Lempäälä25,036 people · ~21 km away
Kangasala34,315 people · ~31 km away
Sastamala24,495 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nokia?

Nokia has a population of 36,486 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Nokia in?

Nokia is located in Pirkanmaa, Finland.

Is Nokia the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 164 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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