Kempele

Region: Northern Ostrobothnia | Founded: 1867 | Population: ~19,657 (2023) | Area: ~110 km²

Town Highlights

• Suburban municipality just south of Oulu
• Rapid commuter‑town growth
• Local services centre to surrounding agri‑land

Nature & Climate

Flat Ostrobothnian plains interspersed with agricultural land.

Fun Facts

• Population density ~178 /km²
• One of Finland’s fastest‑growing municipalities