Ruokolahti
- 📍 Location: South Karelia region,
Imatra sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 4,679 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 942.2 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ruokolahti?
The population of Ruokolahti was 4,679 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -4.9% since 2020.
Which region is Ruokolahti in?
Ruokolahti is in the South Karelia region, Imatra sub-region.
Is Ruokolahti a city?
No, Ruokolahti is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Ruokolahti?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 4.4% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Ruokolahti?
Ruokolahti had 679 business establishments in 2024, including 13 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Ruokolahti?
The land area is 942.2 km² and the population density 5.0 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Ruokolahti live in built-up areas?
57.0% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 2 such areas (Statistics Finland).