Mikkeli is a city located in the Finnish Lakeland and serves as the regional capital of South Savo, Finland. It is situated within the Mikkeli sub-region, which has a total population of approximately 68,000 people.
The city itself has a population of roughly 52,000 residents. In terms of national demographics, Mikkeli ranks as the 18th most populous municipality in Finland and the 19th most populous urban area in the country.