Pielavesi is a municipality of Finland. It is part of the Northern Savonia region. The municipality has a population of () and covers an area of of which is water. The population density is . The municipality is unilingually Finnish. Geography Neighbouring municipalities are Iisalmi, Keitele, Kiuruvesi, Maaninka, Pihtipudas, Pyhäjärvi, and Tervo. On the north-western side of the village lies lake Pielavesi. Notable people Urho Kekkonen, a late President of Finland who ruled the country over two decades, was born in Pielavesi in a log cabin called Lepikon torppa. Lauri Kokkonen, author and playwright Ilpo Saastamoinen, musician and composer Antti Ruuskanen, javelin thrower and Olympic medalist Pielavesi is also well known for its successful volleyball club, Pielaveden Sampo. References External links Municipality of Pielavesi – Official website