Iisalmi
- 📍 Location: North Savo region,
Ylä-Savo sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 20,205 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 763.0 km² (land area)
- ⛰️ Elevation: 82 m a.s.l.
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: iisalmelainen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Iisalmi?
The population of Iisalmi was 20,205 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -4.4% since 2020.
Which region is Iisalmi in?
Iisalmi is in the North Savo region, Ylä-Savo sub-region.
Is Iisalmi a city?
Yes, Iisalmi has city status.
What are the official languages of Iisalmi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.0% and speakers of other languages 5.0% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Iisalmi?
Iisalmi had 2,021 business establishments in 2024, including 138 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Iisalmi?
The land area is 763.0 km² and the population density 26.5 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Iisalmi live in built-up areas?
77.0% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 3 such areas (Statistics Finland).