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Taipalsaari

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Taipalsaari is a third-order administrative division in South Karelia, Finland with 4,593 inhabitants, at 92 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lappeenranta, 21 km to the south. The national capital Helsinki is about 215 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lappeenranta Airport, 23 km away.

Also known as: Taipalsaaren Kunta · 831

Overview

Taipalsaari is municipality in the region of South Karelia in Finland — FI kunta Etelä-Karjalan maakunnassa.

It is located in South Karelia, Finland.

Established in 1571-01-01.

The population is about 4,625 (2023).

It covers about 345 square kilometre.

Also known as: FI Taipalsaaren kunta

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Basic Data

  • Country Finland
  • Located in South Karelia
  • Area 345 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    61° 14' 54" N, 28° 11' 18" E
  • Elevation DEM: 92 m
  • Timezone Europe/Helsinki
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 4,593
  • Pop. Density 1 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +358

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Alternate Names

fi
Taipalsaaren Kunta
lauc
831

Weather in Taipalsaari

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

Now 6.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 8.5 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 210 W/m2.

Temperature
6.1 C
Wind
5.5 m/s SE (151 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,035.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 6.1 5.5 151 68 1,035.9 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 4.8 5.2 135 69 1,034.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
12h 5.1 6.2 139 72 1,032.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 2.7 n/a
18h 8.5 5.3 142 71 1,031.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 209.8 n/a
Tomorrow 7.2 5.7 147 80 1,030.1 0.00 / 0.00 2 38.3 n/a
30h 6.9 5.8 141 82 1,029.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
36h 6.8 6.6 148 84 1,028.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 2.3 n/a
42h 10.0 6.0 140 76 1,027.4 0.00 / 0.00 41 200.7 n/a
Thursday 8.0 7.9 131 80 1,026.2 0.00 / 0.00 55 35.3 n/a
54h 7.3 6.8 142 77 1,025.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
60h 6.8 7.1 139 80 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 1.9 n/a
66h 9.4 6.2 136 77 1,022.6 0.00 / 0.00 13 181.8 n/a
Friday 8.4 7.6 143 84 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 28.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taipalsaari?
Now 6.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 8.5 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 210 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 Taipalsaari today?
Sunrise around 08:03 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 9h 37m.
What is the local time in Taipalsaari?
Local time is 06:30. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Taipalsaari?
Taipalsaari is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Taipalsaari?
Population about 4,593.
What is the elevation of Taipalsaari?
DEM 92 m.
Where is Taipalsaari located?
It is at 61.24845, 28.18834 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taipalsaari in?
It is in Finland.

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Last updated 2022-12-28
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