Pudasjärvi

Region: Northern Ostrobothnia | Population: ~7,289 (31 March 2025) | Area: ~5,867 km²

Town Highlights

• Second largest municipality by area in Finland
• Wilderness trails, bogs and forested lakes
• Gateway to nature tourism and outdoor recreation

Nature & Climate

Expansive forests, wetlands and remote lakes under subarctic climate.

Fun Facts

• Population density just ~1.3 /km²
• Population declined from ~11,500 in 1980s