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Lappeenranta
City in South Karelia, Finland
Overview
Lappeenranta sits on the shores of Lake Saimaa in South Karelia, blending natural beauty with rich history as a former trading gateway. It offers visitors picturesque harbors, lush parks, and the historic Lappeenranta Fortress, making it a popular hub for exploring southeast Finland.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Finland
Region
South Karelia
Population
72,959
Time Zone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
61.06°, 28.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,264
Local Cost
$1,250
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
97
English
80
Temperature
4.2°C
Summer Avg
16.6°C
Winter Avg
-7.9°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
-38.0°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
798 mm
Internet Speed
169 Mbps
Upload
71 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
63
Coworking
0
Cafes
25
Nightlife
17
Parks
21
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LPP
Distance
3 km
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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 16 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 90/100.
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