Pirkkala Population 2026

Pirkkala has a population of 21,204, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Pirkanmaa. Roughly 0.4% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,204

Rank in Finland

#49

Coordinates

61.46°N, 23.63°E

~101 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

160 km

99 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Pirkanmaa

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Tampere	260,646	#3
Nokia	36,486	#32
Kangasala	34,315	#34
Ylöjärvi	33,731	#35
Lempäälä	25,036	#41
Sastamala	24,495	#43
Valkeakoski	20,859	#53
Vammala	16,635	#71

Cities near Pirkkala

Nokia36,486 people · ~7 km away
Tampere260,646 people · ~9 km away
Ylöjärvi33,731 people · ~11 km away
Lempäälä25,036 people · ~17 km away
Kangasala34,315 people · ~24 km away
Valkeakoski20,859 people · ~31 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pirkkala?

Pirkkala has a population of 21,204 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Pirkkala in?

Pirkkala is located in Pirkanmaa, Finland.

Is Pirkkala the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 160 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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