North Savo

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North Savo (or Northern Savonia; ; ) is a region in eastern Finland. It borders the regions of South Savo, Central Finland, North Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, and North Karelia. Kuopio is the largest city in the region and Lake Kallavesi is the largest lake in the region. The region's traditional food is a fish and bacon filling pie called Kalakukko.

Historical provinces

For history, geography and culture see: Savonia

Municipalities

The region of North Savo consists of 19 municipalities, five of which have city status (marked in bold).

Municipalities on the map

Sub-regions

North Eastern Savonia Kuopio sub-region Inner Savonia Varkaus sub-region Upper Savonia

List of municipalities

Politics

Results of the 2019 Finnish parliamentary election in North Savo:

Tertiary education

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