Keitele
- 📍 Location: North Savo region,
Ylä-Savo sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 1,922 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 482.9 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Keitele?
The population of Keitele was 1,922 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -10.8% since 2020.
Which region is Keitele in?
Keitele is in the North Savo region, Ylä-Savo sub-region.
Is Keitele a city?
No, Keitele is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Keitele?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 3.5% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Keitele?
Keitele had 332 business establishments in 2024, including 7 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Keitele?
The land area is 482.9 km² and the population density 4.0 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Keitele live in built-up areas?
49.4% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).