Lappeenranta
- 📍 Location: South Karelia region,
Lappeenranta sub-region - 🌊 Sea or lake: Saimaa
- 👥 Population (municipality): 73,241 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,434.1 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: lappeenrantalainen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lappeenranta?
The population of Lappeenranta was 73,241 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of +0.8% since 2020.
Which region is Lappeenranta in?
Lappeenranta is in the South Karelia region, Lappeenranta sub-region.
Is Lappeenranta a city?
Yes, Lappeenranta has city status.
What are the official languages of Lappeenranta?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 11.9% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Lappeenranta?
Lappeenranta had 6,599 business establishments in 2024, including 444 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Lappeenranta?
The land area is 1,434.1 km² and the population density 51.1 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Lappeenranta live in built-up areas?
90.7% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 7 such areas (Statistics Finland).