Lemi
- 📍 Location: South Karelia region,
Lappeenranta sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 2,878 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 218.0 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lemi?
The population of Lemi was 2,878 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -2.9% since 2020.
Which region is Lemi in?
Lemi is in the South Karelia region, Lappeenranta sub-region.
Is Lemi a city?
No, Lemi is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Lemi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 2.5% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Lemi?
Lemi had 378 business establishments in 2024, including 15 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Lemi?
The land area is 218.0 km² and the population density 13.2 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Lemi live in built-up areas?
54.7% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 3 such areas (Statistics Finland).