Kontiolahti Population 2026
Kontiolahti has a population of 15,092, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in North Karelia. Roughly 0.3% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,092
Rank in Finland
#78
Coordinates
62.76°N, 29.85°E
~138 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki
Distance to capital (Helsinki)
388 km
241 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Karelia
| City | Population | Rank in Finland |
|---|---|---|
| Joensuu | 78,398 | #11 |
Cities near Kontiolahti
- Joensuu78,398 people · ~18 km away
- Savonlinna31,283 people · ~111 km away
- Kuopio125,462 people · ~111 km away
- Varkaus19,603 people · ~113 km away
- Siilinjärvi21,383 people · ~116 km away
- Pieksämäki17,243 people · ~148 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kontiolahti?
Kontiolahti has a population of 15,092 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Finland.
What region is Kontiolahti in?
Kontiolahti is located in North Karelia, Finland.
Is Kontiolahti the capital of Finland?
No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 388 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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