Mikkeli sub-region Mikkelin seutukunta | |
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| Country |  Finland |
| Region | Southern Savonia |
| Capital | Mikkeli |
| Population | |
• Total | 66,715 |
| • Density | 11.4/km2 (30/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Mikkeli sub-region is a subdivision of Southern Savonia and one of the sub-regions of Finland since 2009.
| Coat of arms | Municipality | Population | Land area (km2) | Density (/km2) | Finnish speakers | Swedish speakers | Other speakers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Hirvensalmi | 2,058 | 465 | 4 | 97 % | 0.5 % | 3 % |
 | Kangasniemi | 5,084 | 1,069 | 5 | 98 % | 0.2 % | 3 % |
 | Mikkeli | 51,960 | 2,548 | 20 | 94 % | 0.2 % | 5 % |
 | Mäntyharju | 5,518 | 981 | 6 | 95 % | 0.2 % | 4 % |
 | Puumala | 2,095 | 794 | 3 | 97 % | 0.3 % | 3 % |
| Total | 66,715 | 5,858 | 11 | 95 % | 0.2 % | 5 % |
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