Joensuu
- 📍 Location: North Karelia region,
Joensuu sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 79,129 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 2,381.9 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: joensuulainen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Joensuu?
The population of Joensuu was 79,129 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of +2.9% since 2020.
Which region is Joensuu in?
Joensuu is in the North Karelia region, Joensuu sub-region.
Is Joensuu a city?
Yes, Joensuu has city status.
What are the official languages of Joensuu?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 9.4% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Joensuu?
Joensuu had 6,915 business establishments in 2024, including 472 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Joensuu?
The land area is 2,381.9 km² and the population density 33.2 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Joensuu live in built-up areas?
91.1% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 10 such areas (Statistics Finland).