Pieksämäki Population 2026

Pieksämäki has a population of 17,243, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in South Savo. Roughly 0.3% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,243

Rank in Finland

#69

Coordinates

62.30°N, 27.13°E

~119 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

264 km

164 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Savo

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Mikkeli	51,661	#19
Savonlinna	31,283	#36

Cities near Pieksämäki

Varkaus19,603 people · ~38 km away
Laukaa18,876 people · ~62 km away
Mikkeli51,661 people · ~68 km away
Kuopio125,462 people · ~72 km away
Jyväskylä148,744 people · ~73 km away
Äänekoski17,614 people · ~79 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pieksämäki?

Pieksämäki has a population of 17,243 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Pieksämäki in?

Pieksämäki is located in South Savo, Finland.

Is Pieksämäki the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 264 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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