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    Kontiolahti

    • đź“Ť Location: North Karelia region,
      Joensuu sub-region
    • đź‘Ą Population (municipality): 15,060 (Dec 31, 2025)
    • đź“Ź Area: 799.8 km² (land area)
    • ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
    • đź’° Currency: Euro (EUR)

    Answers to frequently asked questions

    What is the population of Kontiolahti?
    The population of Kontiolahti was 15,060 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of +1.4% since 2020.
    Which region is Kontiolahti in?
    Kontiolahti is in the North Karelia region, Joensuu sub-region.
    Is Kontiolahti a city?
    No, Kontiolahti is a municipality without city status.
    What are the official languages of Kontiolahti?
    Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.0% and speakers of other languages 2.3% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
    How many businesses are there in Kontiolahti?
    Kontiolahti had 1,349 business establishments in 2024, including 53 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
    How large is Kontiolahti?
    The land area is 799.8 km² and the population density 18.8 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
    How many people in Kontiolahti live in built-up areas?
    72.9% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 3 such areas (Statistics Finland).
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