Ylöjärvi Population 2026

Ylöjärvi has a population of 33,731, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Pirkanmaa. Roughly 0.6% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

33,731

Rank in Finland

#35

Coordinates

61.56°N, 23.60°E

~107 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

170 km

106 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
Lempäälä	25,036	#41
Sastamala	24,495	#43
Pirkkala	21,204	#49
Valkeakoski	20,859	#53
Vammala	16,635	#71

Cities near Ylöjärvi

Pirkkala21,204 people · ~11 km away
Nokia36,486 people · ~11 km away
Tampere260,646 people · ~12 km away
Kangasala34,315 people · ~27 km away
Lempäälä25,036 people · ~28 km away
Valkeakoski20,859 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ylöjärvi?

Ylöjärvi has a population of 33,731 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Ylöjärvi in?

Ylöjärvi is located in Pirkanmaa, Finland.

Is Ylöjärvi the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 170 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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