Tornio Population 2026

Tornio has a population of 20,932, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Lapland. Roughly 0.4% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,932

Rank in Finland

#52

Coordinates

65.85°N, 24.15°E

~6 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

633 km

393 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lapland

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Rovaniemi	65,670	#17
Kemi	19,332	#61

Cities near Tornio

Kemi19,332 people · ~23 km away
Haukipudas17,298 people · ~93 km away
Rovaniemi65,670 people · ~100 km away
Oulu216,066 people · ~111 km away
Raahe23,566 people · ~130 km away
Ylivieska15,375 people · ~197 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tornio?

Tornio has a population of 20,932 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Tornio in?

Tornio is located in Lapland, Finland.

Is Tornio the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 633 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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