South Savo (Södra Savolax)
- 🏛️ Administrative centre: Mikkeli
- 🌍 Region: eastern Finland,
Saimaa lake district - 📍 Location: borders:
Päijät-Häme, Kymenlaakso, South Karelia, North Karelia, North Savo and Central Finland - 📐 Area: 12,653 km² (land area)
- 👥 Population: 128,144 (Dec 31, 2025)
- ⛰️ Relief: Finland's most lake-rich region: Saimaa, islands, forested hills
- 🗣️ Official language: Finnish
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🌧️ Climate: humid continental (Dfb)
Cities and municipalities in the region
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of South Savo?
The population of South Savo was 128,144 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -3.4% since 2020.
What is the largest city in South Savo?
The largest municipality is Mikkeli with 51,551 residents (Dec 31, 2025), followed by Savonlinna (31,008) and Pieksämäki (17,124).
How many municipalities are there in South Savo?
South Savo has 11 municipalities (as of Jan 1, 2026), 3 of which have city status: Mikkeli, Savonlinna, Pieksämäki.
What is the administrative centre of South Savo?
The regional centre is Mikkeli.
How many businesses are there in South Savo?
South Savo had 17,226 business establishments in 2024 (Statistics Finland), including 874 retail outlets.
How large is South Savo?
The land area is 12,653 km² and the population density 10.1 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).