Leppävirta
- 📍 Location: North Savo region,
Varkaus sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 8,924 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,136.3 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leppävirta?
The population of Leppävirta was 8,924 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -5.1% since 2020.
Which region is Leppävirta in?
Leppävirta is in the North Savo region, Varkaus sub-region.
Is Leppävirta a city?
No, Leppävirta is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Leppävirta?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 3.1% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Leppävirta?
Leppävirta had 1,183 business establishments in 2024, including 42 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Leppävirta?
The land area is 1,136.3 km² and the population density 7.9 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Leppävirta live in built-up areas?
58.0% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 4 such areas (Statistics Finland).