Joensuu, North Karelia

Joensuu: city in the region of North Karelia in Finland

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Quick Facts about Joensuu

Population 76,067
Country Finland
State North Karelia (Finland)
County Joensuu
Postal code 80200–80299, 80100–80199
Area 2751.07 km2
Official name Joensuu
Latitude & Longitude 62.6012,29.7632
Legislative body Joensuu City Council
Official language Finnish
Capital city Joensuu is capital of North Karelia
Establishment January 01, 1848 (178 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00
Local time 19:48:39 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Joensuu is located at 62°36'4"N 29°45'47"E (62.6011800, 29.7631600). It has 6 neighbors: Tohmajarvi, Raakkyla, Liperi, Lieksa, Kontiolahti and Ilomantsi.

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Official website of Joensuu

Official Website
  • Hof (1970 )
  • Linköping Municipality (1940 )
  • Petrozavodsk (1994 )
  • Tønsberg (1948 )
  • Vilnius (1970 )
  • Ísafjörður (1948 )

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1999 51,514 - census
2000 51,758 0.47% census
2001 52,140 0.73% census
2002 52,291 0.29% census
2003 52,659 0.7% census
2004 57,558 8.51% census
2005 57,858 0.52% census
2006 57,797 -0.11% census
2007 57,677 -0.21% census
2008 72,433 20.37% census
2009 72,704 0.37% census
2010 73,305 0.82% census
2011 73,758 0.61% census
2012 74,168 0.55% census
2013 74,471 0.41% census
2014 74,475 0.01% census
2015 75,514 1.38% census
2016 75,848 0.44% census
2017 76,067 0.29% census
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