Oulu, North Ostrobothnia

Finland

Regional capital65.0124° N, 25.4682° E

Oulu is a regional capital in North Ostrobothnia, Finland. The recorded population is 216,066.

Population216,066

ProvinceNorth Ostrobothnia

Coordinates65.0124° N, 25.4682° E

CountryFinland

Rank in Finland#5 of 29,232

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Nearest Airports

Oulu Airport

OULInternational

10.6 km away

Ahmosuo Airfield

EFAHLocal

18.7 km away

Ii Airfield

EFMLLocal

32.2 km away

About Oulu

At coordinates 65.01° N, 25.47° E, Oulu lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to North Ostrobothnia in Finland.

Oulu has 216,066 inhabitants, making it the #5 most populated locality in Finland out of 29,232 registered.

Cities in North Ostrobothnia

The North Ostrobothnia region of Finland is home to Oulu and other cities such as Raahe, Haukipudas, Ylivieska. Oulu has 216,066 inhabitants, and its nearest airport is OUL.

Raahe23,566 Haukipudas17,298 Ylivieska15,375 Kuusamo14,784 Kempele14,293 Kalajoki12,231 Kiiminki12,069 Nivala10,397 Liminka10,166 Ii9,800

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Oulu includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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PokkinenNeighborhood · 2,484 inhab.

0.2 km

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VanhatulliNeighborhood · 5,095 inhab.

0.5 km

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VaaraNeighborhood · 2,980 inhab.

0.7 km

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HollihakaNeighborhood · 2,716 inhab.

0.8 km

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MyllytulliNeighborhood · 3,067 inhab.

LeveriNeighborhood · 2,711 inhab.

RaksilaNeighborhood · 1,770 inhab.

1.2 km

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TuiraNeighborhood · 7,805 inhab.

1.5 km

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IntiöNeighborhood · 2,485 inhab.

KarjasiltaNeighborhood · 3,838 inhab.

1.8 km

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NuottasaariNeighborhood · 352 inhab.

1.8 km

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LimingantulliNeighborhood · 1,939 inhab.

1.8 km

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KoskenniskaNeighborhood

1.9 km

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PeltolaNeighborhood · 1,679 inhab.

2.2 km

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HöyhtyäNeighborhood · 2,426 inhab.

2.3 km

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LaanilaNeighborhood · 1,503 inhab.

2.3 km

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VälivainioNeighborhood · 3,053 inhab.

2.4 km

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#1 Helsinki658,864 #2 Espoo323,910 #3 Tampere260,646 #4 Vantaa252,724 #5 Oulu216,066

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Oulu?

Oulu has a population of 216,066. It ranks #5 in Finland by population.

What province or state is Oulu in?

Oulu is located in North Ostrobothnia, Finland.

Where is Oulu located?

Oulu is located at coordinates 65.01° N, 25.47° E in North Ostrobothnia, Finland.

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