Mikkeli
- 📍 Location: South Savo region,
Mikkeli sub-region - 🌊 Sea or lake: Saimaa; Puula; Kyyvesi
- 👥 Population (municipality): 51,551 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 2,548.4 km² (land area)
- ⛰️ Elevation: 75 m a.s.l.
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: mikkeliläinen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mikkeli?
The population of Mikkeli was 51,551 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -2.0% since 2020.
Which region is Mikkeli in?
Mikkeli is in the South Savo region, Mikkeli sub-region.
Is Mikkeli a city?
Yes, Mikkeli has city status.
What are the official languages of Mikkeli?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 6.9% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Mikkeli?
Mikkeli had 5,879 business establishments in 2024, including 332 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Mikkeli?
The land area is 2,548.4 km² and the population density 20.2 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Mikkeli live in built-up areas?
81.6% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 6 such areas (Statistics Finland).