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    Lieksa

    • đź“Ť Location: North Karelia region,
      Pielisen Karjala sub-region
    • đź‘Ą Population (municipality): 9,846 (Dec 31, 2025)
    • đź“Ź Area: 3,417.7 km² (land area)
    • ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
    • đź’° Currency: Euro (EUR)

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    What is the population of Lieksa?
    The population of Lieksa was 9,846 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -8.1% since 2020.
    Which region is Lieksa in?
    Lieksa is in the North Karelia region, Pielisen Karjala sub-region.
    Is Lieksa a city?
    Yes, Lieksa has city status.
    What are the official languages of Lieksa?
    Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 6.8% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
    How many businesses are there in Lieksa?
    Lieksa had 1,137 business establishments in 2024, including 52 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
    How large is Lieksa?
    The land area is 3,417.7 km² and the population density 2.9 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
    How many people in Lieksa live in built-up areas?
    69.9% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).
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