Salo Population 2026

Salo has a population of 50,794, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Southwest Finland. Roughly 0.9% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,794

Rank in Finland

#20

Coordinates

60.38°N, 23.13°E

~20 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

102 km

63 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Southwest Finland

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Turku	206,655	#6
Kaarina	36,631	#31
Raisio	25,846	#40
Lieto	20,694	#54
Naantali	20,312	#57
Väståboland	15,498	#75
Loimaa	15,248	#77

Cities near Salo

Lieto20,694 people · ~39 km away
Kaarina36,631 people · ~42 km away
Väståboland15,498 people · ~47 km away
Turku206,655 people · ~48 km away
Raseborg26,982 people · ~48 km away
Loimaa15,248 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Salo?

Salo has a population of 50,794 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Salo in?

Salo is located in Southwest Finland, Finland.

Is Salo the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 102 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.

← All biggest cities in Finland · Finland population by year