Rantasalmi is a

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. It is located in the

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, northwest of

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and northeast of

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. The municipality has a population of () and covers an area of of which is water. The

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is . Neighbouring municipalities are

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, Savonlinna,

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and

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. The municipality is unilingually

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Some villages

Asikkala, Osikonmäki, Putkisalo, Rantasalo, Torasalo, Tornioniemi, Tuusmäki and Vaahersalo.

Notable people

Eliel Saarinen Gottlieb Eliel Saarinen (, ; August 20, 1873 – July 1, 1950) was a Finnish-American architect known for his work with art nouveau buildings in the early years of the 20th century. He was also the father of famed architect Eero Saarinen. Lif ...

(1873–1950), a Finnish–American architect was born in Rantasalmi. *

Laura Netzel Laura Constance Netzel ( Pistolekors; 1 March 1839 — 10 February 1927) was a Finnish-born Swedish composer, pianist, conductor and concert organizer who sometimes used the pseudonym N. Lago. She was born in Rantasalmi, Finland, and was proud o ...

(1839-1927), pianist, composer and conductor *

Jukka Lehtonen Jukka Lehtonen (born 22 February 1982) is a professional volleyball player from Finland who joins GFCO Ajaccio in French Ligue A for season 2010–2011. He is also the captain of Finland men's national volleyball team The Finland men's nationa ...

(born 1982), volleyball player *

Jarkko Immonen Jarkko Immonen (born April 19, 1982) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward currently playing for Mikkelin Jukurit of the Liiga. Playing career Immonen made his debut in Finland's second-tier league Mestis with TuTo Hockey during the 20 ...

(born 1982), ice hockey player

References

External links

Municipality of Rantasalmi
– Official website Populated places established in 1578 {{EasternFinland-geo-stub