The new municipality is called the City of Porvoo. With its combined resources, it is an increasingly attractive place for people and business. In the new Porvoo, the quality of town planning and environmental protection has high priority. More than 43,000 inhabitants Porvoo has more than 43,000 inhabitants. Two thirds of them speak Finnish, one third Swedish as their first language.
All municipal services are available in both languages.
It is a combination of old town culture, a living countryside, modern technology and a unique archipelago. The municipality offers comfortable housing in a variety of surroundings - countryside, traditional villages, urban areas. Porvoo offers a good environment for business, and a good environment for recreation and leisure. A stable quality of life and a harmonious development of business, environment and economy are the cornerstones of sustainable development and success. Efficient, complete municipal service in two languages is our strength.