Joensuu

Joensuu (; ) is a city in Finland and the regional capital of North Karelia. It is located in the eastern interior of the country and in the Finnish Lakeland. The population of Joensuu is approximately , while the sub-region has a population of approximately . It is the -most populous municipality in Finland, and the 9th-most populous urban area in the country.

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Joensuu is a city in eastern Finland that serves as the regional capital of North Karelia, situated within the Finnish Lakeland region. It is one of Finland's more significant population centers, ranking among the country's largest municipalities and urban areas.

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Place details

Locality: Joensuu
Region: Pohjois-Karjala
Country: Suomi / Finland

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Key facts

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Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: North Karelia
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Sub-region
Settlement.name: Joensuu
Settlement.nicknames: Jönssi, Jenssi
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_skyline: Joensuu 2021 Montage.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Clockwise from top-left: the Joensuu Arena, the North Karelia Central Hospital, the Joensuu Airport, the Joensuu Railway Station, and the fountain in the park; in the middle from top to bottom: the Joensuu City Hall, The Gate of Joensuu (Joensuun portti) near the market square, and the Statue of Liberty in the Park of Liberty
Settlement.image_flag: Joensuu.lippu.svg
Settlement.flag_size: 120x70px
Settlement.image_shield: Joensuu.vaakuna.svg
Settlement.shield_size: 120x80px
Settlement.image_map: Joensuu sijainti Suomi.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Location of Joensuu in Finland
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.mapframe marker: city
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Joensuu

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Official website

Joensuu - Helppo hengittää

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Joensuun kaupunki
Population: 79129
Area: 369.17
Official website: www.joensuu.fi/ru/web/ru
Image: Joensuun pääkirkko.jpg

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Commons category: Joensuu
inception: 1848-01-01
Commons gallery: Joensuu
native label: Joensuu
postal code: 80200–80299
P8168: Amalie Joachim
citizens' initiative URL: www.kuntalaisaloite.fi/sv/sok?municipalities=167
P12749: September 26

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Travel guide

Understand

Joensuu ("River's mouth" in Finnish) is near the point where the Pielisjoki river flows into the Lake Pyhäselkä. It is one of the relatively fast growing centres in Eastern Finland. The University of Eastern Finland supplies a constant stream of fresh student meat from all over the country and exchange students from abroad. Joensuu's industry, as well as a large part of the University programs, is dominated by forestry.

See

thumb|The City Hall of Joensuu

Do

Football: JIPPO plays soccer in Ykkösliiga, the second tier. Their home ground Mehtimäki (capacity 1000) is 500 m west of town centre. The playing season is April-Oct.

Buy

thumb|Commerce at the Market Place

Drink

There are plenty of pubs around the city centre.

Go next

Ski resort and national park of Koli north of the city. You can reach Koli ski resort by bus of Matkahuolto.

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Contents

Heraldry
History
Geography
Climate
Demographics
Population
Languages
Immigration
Religion
Economy
Transport
Sports
Education
Notable people
Friendship cities
See also
Notes
References
External links

Joensuu was founded in 1848 by the Russian Emperor Nicholas I during Grand Duchy of Finland period. The city is located on the northern shore of Lake Pyhäselkä, the northern part of Lake Saimaa, at the mouth of the River Pielinen. The nearest major city, Kuopio in North Savo, is located to the west. From Joensuu, the distance to Lappeenranta, the capital of South Karelia, is along Highway 6.