Rantasalmi
- 📍 Location: South Savo region,
Savonlinna sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 3,219 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 559.7 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rantasalmi?
The population of Rantasalmi was 3,219 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -4.3% since 2020.
Which region is Rantasalmi in?
Rantasalmi is in the South Savo region, Savonlinna sub-region.
Is Rantasalmi a city?
No, Rantasalmi is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Rantasalmi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 6.8% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Rantasalmi?
Rantasalmi had 651 business establishments in 2024, including 20 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Rantasalmi?
The land area is 559.7 km² and the population density 5.8 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Rantasalmi live in built-up areas?
39.6% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).