Lappeenranta at a glance
- Lappeenranta has about 73,000 residents, which puts it in the top 20 cities of Finland.
- It's the largest place in South Karelia.
- Helsinki, the largest city in Finland, is about 203 km away.
- Towns nearby: Joutseno (18 km), Imatra (33 km) and Ristiina (71 km).