Pohjala is a Finnish surname. Notable people with the surname include: Kyllikki Pohjala (1894–1979), Finnish politician and nurse Toivo Pohjala (1888–1969), Finnish wrestler and harness racing driver Toivo Topias Pohjala (1931–2018), Finnish agronomist and politician
See also Aavo Põhjala, president of Estonian Judo Federation Põhjala Brewery, Estonian craft brewery