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Parikkala
City in South Karelia, Finland
Overview
Parikkala, located in South Karelia near the Russian border, is a tranquil lakeside town with a strong connection to nature and rural Finnish culture. It offers a peaceful escape, rich in natural beauty and local traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Finland
Region
South Karelia
Population
4,366
Time Zone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
61.55°, 29.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
97
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$1,767
Local Cost
$978
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
90
English
65
Temperature
3.6°C
Summer Avg
16.5°C
Winter Avg
-9.2°C
Record High
31.1°C
Record Low
-39.5°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
841 mm
Internet Speed
194 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
48
Walk Score
48
Footways
95.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 72/100.
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