Rautavaara
- 📍 Location: North Savo region,
Koillis-Savo sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 1,398 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,150.8 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rautavaara?
The population of Rautavaara was 1,398 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -10.4% since 2020.
Which region is Rautavaara in?
Rautavaara is in the North Savo region, Koillis-Savo sub-region.
Is Rautavaara a city?
No, Rautavaara is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Rautavaara?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.0% and speakers of other languages 3.4% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Rautavaara?
Rautavaara had 207 business establishments in 2024, including 8 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Rautavaara?
The land area is 1,150.8 km² and the population density 1.2 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Rautavaara live in built-up areas?
44.1% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).