Nurmes, North Karelia

Finland

District capital63.5421° N, 29.1396° E

Situated in North Karelia, Finland, Nurmes is a district capital. It has a population of 8,924.

Population8,924

ProvinceNorth Karelia

Coordinates63.5421° N, 29.1396° E

CountryFinland

Rank in Finland#182 of 29,232

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About Nurmes

Geographically, Nurmes is positioned at 63.54° N, 29.14° E, within the Northern Hemisphere. It is administered as part of North Karelia, Finland.

The population of Nurmes is 8,924, placing it at position #182 among 29,232 localities in Finland.

Cities in North Karelia

Nurmes is located in the North Karelia province of Finland. Other cities in the region include Joensuu, Kontiolahti, Liperi. Nurmes has 8,924 inhabitants.

Joensuu78,398 Kontiolahti15,092 Liperi11,927 Lieksa10,002 Kitee9,483 Pyhäselkä7,210 Eno6,891 Outokumpu6,404 Ilomantsi4,327 Juuka4,118

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Nurmes?

Nurmes has a population of 8,924. It ranks #182 in Finland by population.

What province or state is Nurmes in?

Nurmes is located in North Karelia, Finland.

Where is Nurmes located?

Nurmes is located at coordinates 63.54° N, 29.14° E in North Karelia, Finland.

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