Vaasa Population 2026

Vaasa has a population of 69,819, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Ostrobothnia. Roughly 1.2% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 9.4× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

69,819

Rank in Finland

#14

Coordinates

63.10°N, 21.62°E

~7 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

370 km

230 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ostrobothnia

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Jakobstad	19,668	#58
Korsholm	17,176	#70

Cities near Vaasa

Korsholm17,176 people · ~4 km away
Kurikka19,474 people · ~67 km away
Seinäjoki66,848 people · ~70 km away
Kauhava15,066 people · ~73 km away
Jakobstad19,668 people · ~84 km away
Kokkola48,361 people · ~112 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Vaasa?

Vaasa has a population of 69,819 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Vaasa in?

Vaasa is located in Ostrobothnia, Finland.

Is Vaasa the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 370 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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