Siilinjärvi Population 2026

Siilinjärvi has a population of 21,383, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in North Savo. Roughly 0.4% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,383

Rank in Finland

#48

Coordinates

63.08°N, 27.67°E

~83 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

355 km

220 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Savo

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Kuopio	125,462	#8
Iisalmi	20,330	#56
Varkaus	19,603	#59

Cities near Siilinjärvi

Kuopio125,462 people · ~21 km away
Iisalmi20,330 people · ~58 km away
Varkaus19,603 people · ~86 km away
Pieksämäki17,243 people · ~91 km away
Äänekoski17,614 people · ~112 km away
Laukaa18,876 people · ~115 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Siilinjärvi?

Siilinjärvi has a population of 21,383 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Siilinjärvi in?

Siilinjärvi is located in North Savo, Finland.

Is Siilinjärvi the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 355 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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