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Finland is divided into 19 regions, which are further divided into municipalities. The 19 regions of Finland are
Finland is a Nordic country in Northern Europe bordered by Sweden, Norway, Russia, and the Baltic Sea. The country is divided into 19 regions, and those regions are further divided into municipalities for local administration. Helsinki is the national capital and also the largest city in Finland.
Finland is known for its forests, lakes, islands, and long snowy winters in the north. Some regions are heavily urbanized around the southern coast, while others are sparsely populated wilderness areas stretching into the Arctic Circle.
Key Facts
- National capital: Helsinki
- Total population: 5,635,971 (Official estimate 2024)
- Total area: 338,455 km² (130,678 sq miles)
- Currency: Euro (€ , EUR)
- Bordering countries: Sweden, Norway, Russia
- Total Regions: 19
- Total Municipalities: 309
List of Regions and Capitals of Finland
Total regions shown: 19 | Combined population: 5,635,971 | Combined area: 338,455 km²
| # | Region Name | Capital City | Region | Area (km²) | Population (Latest Census) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Åland | Mariehamn | Baltic Islands | 1,580 | 30,500 |
| 2 | Central Finland | Jyväskylä | Central Finland | 19,950 | 275,000 |
| 3 | Central Ostrobothnia | Kokkola | Western Coast | 5,213 | 68,000 |
| 4 | Kainuu | Kajaani | Eastern Finland | 21,500 | 72,000 |
| 5 | Kanta-Häme | Hämeenlinna | Southern Finland | 5,706 | 170,000 |
| 6 | Kymenlaakso | Kotka | Southeast Coast | 5,583 | 160,000 |
| 7 | Lapland | Rovaniemi | Northern Finland | 100,367 | 177,000 |
| 8 | North Karelia | Joensuu | Eastern Finland | 21,585 | 163,000 |
| 9 | Northern Ostrobothnia | Oulu | Northwest Finland | 37,828 | 420,000 |
| 10 | Northern Savonia | Kuopio | Eastern Finland | 20,367 | 248,000 |
| 11 | Ostrobothnia | Vaasa | Western Coast | 7,749 | 180,000 |
| 12 | Päijät-Häme | Lahti | Southern Finland | 6,276 | 201,000 |
| 13 | Pirkanmaa | Tampere | Southern Finland | 14,613 | 535,000 |
| 14 | Satakunta | Pori | Western Coast | 8,289 | 214,000 |
| 15 | South Karelia | Lappeenranta | Southeast Finland | 5,614 | 127,000 |
| 16 | Southern Ostrobothnia | Seinäjoki | Western Finland | 13,986 | 191,000 |
| 17 | Southern Savonia | Mikkeli | Eastern Finland | 14,137 | 133,000 |
| 18 | Uusimaa | Helsinki | Southern Coast | 9,440 | 1,780,000 |
| 19 | Varsinais-Suomi | Turku | Southwest Coast | 20,539 | 491,471 |
Largest Regions by Area
- Lapland - 38,752 sq mi (100,367 km²)
- Northern Ostrobothnia - 14,605 sq mi (37,828 km²)
- North Karelia - 8,334 sq mi (21,585 km²)
- Kainuu - 8,301 sq mi (21,500 km²)
- Varsinais-Suomi - 7,930 sq mi (20,539 km²)
- Northern Savonia - 7,864 sq mi (20,367 km²)
- Central Finland - 7,703 sq mi (19,950 km²)
- Pirkanmaa - 5,642 sq mi (14,613 km²)
Most Populous Regions
- Uusimaa - Population: 1,780,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Pirkanmaa - Population: 535,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Varsinais-Suomi - Population: 491,471 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Northern Ostrobothnia - Population: 420,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Central Finland - Population: 275,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Northern Savonia - Population: 248,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Satakunta - Population: 214,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Päijät-Häme - Population: 201,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
Smallest Regions by Area
- Åland - 610 sq mi (1,580 km²)
- Central Ostrobothnia - 2,012 sq mi (5,213 km²)
- Kymenlaakso - 2,155 sq mi (5,583 km²)
- South Karelia - 2,167 sq mi (5,614 km²)
- Kanta-Häme - 2,203 sq mi (5,706 km²)
- Päijät-Häme - 2,423 sq mi (6,276 km²)
Regions by Regional Grouping
- Southern Coast: Uusimaa
- Southwest Coast: Varsinais-Suomi
- Southern Finland: Kanta-Häme, Päijät-Häme, Pirkanmaa
- Western Coast: Central Ostrobothnia, Ostrobothnia, Satakunta
- Western Finland: Southern Ostrobothnia
- Eastern Finland: Kainuu, North Karelia, Northern Savonia, Southern Savonia
- Southeast Finland: South Karelia
- Southeast Coast: Kymenlaakso
- Central Finland: Central Finland
- Northwest Finland: Northern Ostrobothnia
- Northern Finland: Lapland
- Baltic Islands: Åland
Landlocked Regions
- Central Finland
- Kainuu
- Kanta-Häme
- North Karelia
- Northern Savonia
- Päijät-Häme
- Pirkanmaa
- Southern Ostrobothnia
- Southern Savonia
Regions with Coastline
- Åland
- Central Ostrobothnia
- Kymenlaakso
- Lapland
- Northern Ostrobothnia
- Ostrobothnia
- Satakunta
- South Karelia
- Uusimaa
- Varsinais-Suomi
Regions Sharing Borders with Other Countries
- Sweden: Lapland
- Norway: Lapland
- Russia: Kainuu, Lapland, North Karelia, South Karelia
Sources
- Statistics Finland
- World Bank - Finland Data
- CIA World Factbook - Finland
- Encyclopaedia Britannica - Finland
- Government of Finland
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