Outokumpu, Mining town in North Karelia, Finland.
Outokumpu covers 584 square kilometers of land with numerous lakes, forests, and industrial areas in the eastern part of Finland.
The settlement developed around a copper mine discovered in 1910, which operated from 1913 to 1989 and transformed the area into an important mining center.
The town maintains a mining museum, theater company, cinema, brass band, and children's circus, representing the transition from industrial to cultural activities.
Located 48 kilometers west of Joensuu, the town contains multiple technology companies and offers accommodations ranging from hotels to camping sites.
The area contains one of Finland's highest concentrations of CNC machines and tools relative to its population of 6,440 residents.
Location: North Karelia
Shares border with: Heinävesi, Kaavi, Liperi, Polvijärvi, Tuusniemi
Website: https://outokummunkaupunki.fi
GPS coordinates: 62.72500,29.01806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56
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