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Joensuu

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Joensuu is a third-order administrative division in North Karelia, Finland with 77,266 inhabitants, at 144 m elevation. The national capital Helsinki is about 395 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kitee Airport, 47 km away.

Also known as: Joensuun Kaupunki · 167

Overview

Joensuu is city in the region of North Karelia in Finland — FI kaupunki Pohjois-Karjalan maakunnassa.

It is located in North Karelia, Finland.

Established in 1848-01-01.

The population is about 78,175 (2024).

It covers about 2,382 square kilometre.

Also known as: BG Йоенсу

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Basic Data

  • Country Finland
  • Located in North Karelia
  • Area 2,382 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    62° 34' 29" N, 30° 20' 19" E
  • Elevation DEM: 144 m
  • Timezone Europe/Helsinki
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 77,266
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +358

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Alternate Names

fi
Joensuun Kaupunki
lauc
167

Weather in Joensuu

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Joensuu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 10.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 15.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 340 W/m2.

Temperature
10.4 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SE (147 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
45 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 10.4 2.4 147 79 1,011.4 - / 0.00 45 0.0 n/a
6h 15.7 2.7 211 70 1,009.5 0.00 / 0.00 94 340.3 n/a
12h 11.7 2.7 283 96 1,009.9 0.92 / 0.92 100 41.1 n/a
18h 8.8 3.5 314 93 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.01 0 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 8.4 3.0 306 86 1,015.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 46.4 n/a
30h 13.3 4.0 306 52 1,016.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 426.3 n/a
36h 6.8 1.8 305 86 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 144.3 n/a
42h 4.8 1.4 316 95 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 8.3 0.5 341 75 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 43.1 n/a
54h 13.3 1.9 275 53 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 47 411.4 n/a
60h 6.3 0.7 200 85 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.00 4 131.5 n/a
66h 4.8 1.7 169 93 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 32 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 8.7 2.1 152 79 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 99 31.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Joensuu?
Now 10.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 15.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 340 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Joensuu today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 19:32 (local time). Day length about 13h 16m.
What is the local time in Joensuu?
Local time is 14:43. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Joensuu?
Joensuu is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Joensuu?
Population about 77,266.
What is the elevation of Joensuu?
DEM 144 m.
Where is Joensuu located?
It is at 62.57470, 30.33866 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Joensuu in?
It is in Finland.

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Last updated 2022-12-27
geonames https://www.geonames.org/655823
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