Lauritsala

Lauritsala (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈlɑu̯ritˌsɑlɑ]) is a former Finnish market town in the South Karelia region. It was closed down on 1 January 1967 and was incorporated into Lappeenranta. The present district of Lauritsala comprises only the center of the former town.

Lauritsala
Lauritsala People's House
Location of Lauritsala in Finland
Coordinates: 61°04′15″N 028°15′35″E
CountryFinland
Region South Karelia
MunicipalityLappeenranta
Established1932
Incorporated1967
Area
  Total24.7 km2 (9.5 sq mi)
Population
 (31.12.1966)
  Total12,965
  Density494.57/km2 (1,280.9/sq mi)
Municipality code411
ClimateDfc
Websitewww.lauritsala.fi
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