Rovaniemi Population 2026
Rovaniemi has a population of 65,670, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Lapland. Roughly 1.2% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
65,670
Rank in Finland
#17
Coordinates
66.50°N, 25.69°E
~90 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki
Distance to capital (Helsinki)
705 km
438 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lapland
Cities near Rovaniemi
FAQ
What is the population of Rovaniemi?
Rovaniemi has a population of 65,670 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Finland.
What region is Rovaniemi in?
Rovaniemi is located in Lapland, Finland.
Is Rovaniemi the capital of Finland?
No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 705 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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