It is located in the Satakunta region, 65 kilometres (40 mi) southeast of the city of Pori.

Säkylä is known as the home of the Pori Brigade of the Finnish Defence Forces and for the large food industry.

[citation needed] For its diversity of nature, Säkylä has a special position among Finnish municipalities.

[7][8] It is renowned for its clean and clear water and big yields of fish, and the maintenance of its natural state is secured by the common efforts of the inhabitants, the municipality, and local industry.

According to Traficom, Säkylä is the second most motorized municipality in Finland with 651 cars per thousand inhabitants.