Rovaniemi is the regional capital of Lapland, located in the northern interior of Finland. Situated near the Arctic Circle, it serves as a primary urban center for the northern region.
The city has a population of approximately 66,000 residents, while the surrounding sub-region holds about 70,000 people. Rovaniemi ranks as the 17th most populous municipality in Finland and is the 11th most populous urban area in the country.