South Savo

Southern Savonia or, officially, South Savo[1] (Finnish: Etelä-Savo; Swedish: Södra Savolax) is a region in the south-east of Finland. It borders the regions of Northern Savonia (North Savo), North Karelia, South Karelia, Kymenlaakso, Päijät-Häme, and Central Finland. The total area of Southern Savonia is 18,768.33 km2 (7,246.5 sq mi), with a population of 153,738 (2011).

Southern Savonia
South Savo

Etelä-Savon maakunta
landskapet Södra Savolax
Region
Flag
Coat of arms
Etelä-Savo on a map of Finland
Coordinates: 62°0′N 27°30′E
CountryFinland
Historical provinceSavonia
CapitalMikkeli
Area
 • Total18,768.33 km2 (7,246.49 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total142,335
 • Density7.6/km2 (20/sq mi)
ISO 3166 codeFI-04
NUTS131
Regional birdGolden oriole
Regional fishVendace
Regional flowerWater lily
Websiteesavo.fi

Southern Savonia is located in the heart of the Finnish lake district, and contains Lake Saimaa, the largest lake in Finland. The two major towns in the region are Mikkeli and Savonlinna.

The region's traditional food is a sweet pastry called Lörtsy.[2]

Historical provinces

For history, geography and culture see: Savonia

Municipalities

Southern Savonia includes 14 municipalities listed below (towns marked in bold).

Largest municipalities by population (2018)
  1. Mikkeli — 53,781
  2. Savonlinna — 33,580
  3. Pieksämäki — 17,909
  4. Juva — 6,208
  5. Mäntyharju — 5,905
  6. Kangasniemi — 5,455
  7. Joroinen — 4,793
  8. Rantasalmi — 3,515
  9. Heinävesi — 3,319
  10. Sulkava — 2,518

Politics

Results of the 2019 Finnish parliamentary election in Southern Savonia:

  • Olavinlinna castle in Savonlinna
  • A general view of Mikkeli with the neogothic cathedral
  • The world's largest wooden church in Kerimäki
  • Valamo Orthodox Monastery in Heinävesi
  • Oravi Canal, Savonlinna
  • Pertunmaa church
  • Marketplace in Mikkeli
  • Savonlinna Town Hall
  • Heinävesi church
  • Rock paintings in Ristiina
  • A view from Linnavuori, Sulkava
  • Juva church
  • Inwaters transport in Haukivesi
  • Rantasalmi church
  • Punkaharju esker
  • A casino building in Savonlinna
  • An annual church boat competition in Sulkava
  • ABC Kuortti, Pertunmaa
  • Huutokoski railway station
  • Lake Sarkavesi, Mäntyharju: a typical Savo landscape
  • Saimaansilta bridge, Puumala
  • Karvio canal, Heinävesi
  • Pieksämäki railway station
  • Mikkeli water tower
  • Visulahti theme park, Mikkeli

References
  1. https://www.stat.fi/uutinen/alueluokitusmuutokset-112019
  2. Lörtsy | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Southern Savonia, Finland | TasteAtlas
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