Valkeakoski Population 2026

Valkeakoski has a population of 20,859, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Pirkanmaa. Roughly 0.4% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,859

Rank in Finland

#53

Coordinates

61.26°N, 24.03°E

~98 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

131 km

81 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Pirkanmaa

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Tampere	260,646	#3
Nokia	36,486	#32
Kangasala	34,315	#34
Ylöjärvi	33,731	#35
Lempäälä	25,036	#41
Sastamala	24,495	#43
Pirkkala	21,204	#49
Vammala	16,635	#71

Cities near Valkeakoski

Lempäälä25,036 people · ~16 km away
Kangasala34,315 people · ~22 km away
Tampere260,646 people · ~29 km away
Pirkkala21,204 people · ~31 km away
Nokia36,486 people · ~36 km away
Hämeenlinna68,473 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Valkeakoski?

Valkeakoski has a population of 20,859 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Valkeakoski in?

Valkeakoski is located in Pirkanmaa, Finland.

Is Valkeakoski the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 131 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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