Turku Population 2026

Turku has a population of 206,655, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Southwest Finland. Roughly 3.7% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 3.2× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

206,655

Rank in Finland

Coordinates

60.45°N, 22.27°E

~22 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

150 km

93 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Southwest Finland

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Salo	50,794	#20
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 Turku

Raisio25,846 people · ~7 km away
Kaarina36,631 people · ~7 km away
Lieto20,694 people · ~12 km away
Naantali20,312 people · ~14 km away
Väståboland15,498 people · ~17 km away
Salo50,794 people · ~48 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Turku?

Turku has a population of 206,655 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Turku in?

Turku is located in Southwest Finland, Finland.

Is Turku the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 150 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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