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Joensuu
City in North Karelia, Finland
Overview
Joensuu, the capital of North Karelia, is a lively city set along the Pielisjoki river, known for its Finnish-Russian influences and lively student population. The city offers a mix of lush outdoor spaces, lively markets, and a thriving arts scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Finland
Region
North Karelia
Population
78,175
Time Zone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
62.60°, 29.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,242
Local Cost
$1,265
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
96
English
80
Temperature
2.6°C
Summer Avg
15.7°C
Winter Avg
-10.3°C
Record High
30.0°C
Record Low
-39.6°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
900 mm
Internet Speed
95 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
110
Coworking
0
Cafes
29
Nightlife
26
Parks
55
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JOE
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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