Varkaus
| Region |  Pohjois-Savo |
|---|---|
| Sub-region | Varkaus |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area Code | +358 17 |
| Area | 525 km² |
| Population | 19,433 |
| Population Density | 37 inhabitants per km² |
| Kuntanumero | 915 |
| Place type | Town |
| Founded | 1929 |
| NUTS-Code | NUTS‑1 FI1 · NUTS‑2 FI1D · NUTS‑3 FI1DB |
| Coordinates | ♁62° 19′ N, 27° 54′ O |
| Latitude | 62.313889 |
| Longitude | 27.893056 |
Varkaus is located in the Sub-region Varkaus in Pohjois-Savo. Currently, 14 postal codes and 1 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 19,433 on an area of 525 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to Region and Sub-region.
Map of Varkaus
The map shows the position of Varkaus based on the stored coordinates.
Regional statistics
Seniors
Average age
Foreign-language speakers
Population growth
Income
Unemployment rate
GDP
Employment rate
Population density
Median age
Life expectancy
Net migration
Academics
Tourism
Car stock
property prices
rent index
Population
Proportion 65 years and older
YoY % · +2.34 % · 35.0 %
Source: Tilastokeskus (Statistics Finland)
Average age
YoY Years · +0.79 % · 50.8 Years
Source: Tilastokeskus (Statistics Finland)
Share with a mother tongue other than Finnish, Swedish or Sami
YoY % · +8.06 % · 6.7 %
Source: Tilastokeskus (Statistics Finland)
Change in population from previous year
YoY % · -1.20 %
Source: Tilastokeskus (Statistics Finland)
Disposable income per inhabitant
YoY € · +1.87 % · 21,800 €
Source: Eurostat
Unemployment rate
YoY % · +15.58 % · 8.9 %
Source: Eurostat
GDP per capita
YoY € · +2.66 % · 42,500 €
Source: Eurostat
Employment rate
YoY % · -0.98 % · 70.5 %
Source: Eurostat
Population density
YoY Inhab./km² · 0.00 % · 6 Inhab./km²
Source: Eurostat
Median age
YoY Years · +0.44 % · 45.5 Years
Source: Eurostat
Life expectancy
YoY Years · +0.62 % · 81.7 Years
Source: Eurostat
Net migration per 1,000 inhab.
YoY -4.94 % · 7.7
Source: Eurostat
Tertiary degree (25–64 years)
YoY % · +3.43 % · 39.2 %
Source: Eurostat
Guest overnight stays
YoY +0.32 % · 811,731
Source: Eurostat
Car stock
YoY +0.83 % · 925,010
Source: Eurostat
house price index
YoY -2.29 % · 99.0
Source: Eurostat
rent index
YoY +1.04 % · 118.4
Source: Eurostat
Population trend of Varkaus
YoY -1.20 % · 19,433
Places in the Sub-region Varkaus
The table lists the recorded places of this allocation around Varkaus and shows the stored postal code and directly linked place name per row.
Districts of Varkaus
The table shows the recorded districts of Varkaus and assigns the stored postal code to each entry.
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Varkaus and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Joroinen | 15 km |
| Leppävirta | 21 km |
| Rantasalmi | 35 km |
| Pieksämäki | 38 km |
| Heinävesi | 40 km |
| Juva | 46 km |
| Suonenjoki | 53 km |
| Enonkoski | 59 km |
| Tuusniemi | 63 km |
| Rautalampi | 64 km |
The largest cities in Pohjois-Savo
The selection shows larger places from the surrounding area of Varkaus and facilitates direct switching to neighboring location pages.
