Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
659K
Population
214 km2
Area
235 Mbps
Internet
17m
Elevation
UTC+02:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Helsinki is a capital city in Finland with a population of 659K. Internet speeds average 235 Mbps download. The city has 25,522 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Finland
Region
Northern Europe
Population
659K
Timezone
UTC+02:00
Elevation
17 m
Currency
EUR
Language
Finnish
Status
Capital City
GPS
60.17, 24.94
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Infrastructure
25,522 points of interest mapped in Helsinki — 119 per km2
Tech
235 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A mid-sized city of 658,864 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
25,522 total POIs 119.0 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
1,508
Cafes
519
Bars
431
Fast Food
367
Shopping
Supermarkets
127
Convenience
269
Shopping Malls
50
Healthcare
Hospitals
22
Clinics
200
Pharmacies
82
Education
Schools
696
Universities
40
Libraries
74
Recreation
Parks
1,770
Playgrounds
1,905
Sports
454
Cinemas
25
Museums
60
Theatres
63
Transport
Bus Stops
2,980
Train Stations
419
Fuel Stations
116
Services
Banks
47
ATMs
137
Post Offices
23
Police
2
Fire Stations
30
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
235 Mbps
Download
145 Mbps
Upload
8ms
Latency
46,732
Tests
16,428
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
-6°
J
-4°
F
0°
M
6°
A
12°
M
16°
J
17°
J
16°
A
12°
S
6°
O
0°
N
-4°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Helsinki known for?
Helsinki is a city in Finland. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Helsinki?
Helsinki has an average download speed of 235 Mbps and upload speed of 145 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Helsinki?
The population of Helsinki is approximately 659K.
What infrastructure does Helsinki have?
Helsinki has 25,522 mapped points of interest, including 1,508 restaurants, 22 hospitals, 696 schools.
What country is Helsinki in?
Helsinki is located in Finland.
