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Oulu

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Oulu is a major port city in Finland and the regional capital of North Ostrobothnia, located on the northwestern coast of the country at the mouth of the River Oulu. Its population is approximately 217,000, while its sub-region has a population of approximately 265,000, making it the fifth most populous municipality in Finland, the fourth most populous urban area in the country, and the most populous city in Northern Finland.

Facts
Population
217,469 1
Area (sq km)
68.2 1
Area (sq km)
68.2 1
Founding Year
1605 1
Population Estimate Year
2025 1
Population Estimate Year
2025 1
Elevation (m)
8 1
Elevation (m)
8 1
Latitude
65.014167 degrees north 1
Latitude
65.014167 degrees north 1
Longitude
25.471944 degrees east 1
Longitude
25.471944 degrees east 1
Sources
1. Oulu (Wikidata)
  • P571 (inception)
    +1605-00-00T00:00:00Z
  • P1082 (population)
    population 217,469 (2025)
  • P625 (coordinate location)
    latitude 65.014167, longitude 25.471944
  • P2044 (elevation above sea level)
    elevation 8 m
  • P2046 (area)
    area 68.2 sq km
  • P1082 (population), P585 (point in time)
    population 217469 (2025)
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