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Kuhmo

Region: Kainuu | Population: ~4,800 (2023) | Area: ~5,459 km²

Kuhmo coat of arms

Town Highlights

  • Large wilderness municipality in eastern Kainuu
  • Cultural centre for Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival
  • Deep forests, bogland and lakes

Nature & Climate

Wild taiga terrain with extensive woods, mires and freshwater.

Fun Facts

  • Population declined ~30% since 1975
  • Median age ~53 years