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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 · estimate
90
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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