The municipality has a population of 1,160 (31 December 2024),[2] which makes it the smallest municipality in Kainuu in terms of population.

It covers an area of 897.93 square kilometres (346.69 sq mi) of which 62.31 km2 (24.06 sq mi) is water.

[1] The population density is 1.39 inhabitants per square kilometre (3.6/sq mi).

[6] Results of the 2023 Finnish parliamentary election in Ristijärvi:[7] As of 2021 Finnish municipal elections, Ristijärvi municipal council is made up of: Centre Party (10 seats), Finns Party (2), National Coalition Party (1), Left Alliance (1), and Green League (1).

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