North Savo (Norra Savolax)
- 🏛️ Administrative centre: Kuopio
- 🌍 Region: eastern Finland,
Kallavesi lake district - 📍 Location: borders:
South Savo, North Karelia, Kainuu, North Ostrobothnia and Central Finland - 📐 Area: 17,346 km² (land area)
- 👥 Population: 248,512 (Dec 31, 2025)
- ⛰️ Relief: lakes, hills and forests; Lake Kallavesi and Puijo hill
- 🗣️ Official language: Finnish
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🌧️ Climate: continental (Dfb/Dfc), snowy winters
Cities and municipalities in the region
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Savo?
The population of North Savo was 248,512 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of +0.1% since 2020.
What is the largest city in North Savo?
The largest municipality is Kuopio with 126,572 residents (Dec 31, 2025), followed by Siilinjärvi (21,348) and Iisalmi (20,205).
How many municipalities are there in North Savo?
North Savo has 19 municipalities (as of Jan 1, 2026), 5 of which have city status: Kuopio, Iisalmi, Varkaus, Kiuruvesi, Suonenjoki.
What is the administrative centre of North Savo?
The regional centre is Kuopio.
How many businesses are there in North Savo?
North Savo had 26,710 business establishments in 2024 (Statistics Finland), including 1,486 retail outlets.
How large is North Savo?
The land area is 17,346 km² and the population density 14.3 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).