Pyhäjärvi

Region: Northern Ostrobothnia | Founded: 1866 | Population: ~4,677 (31 March 2025) | Area: ~1,311 km²

Town Highlights

• Historic town named for a large lake rich in fish
• Population centres in Pyhäsalmi and Ruotanen
• Small industrial and agricultural local economy

Nature & Climate

Lake‑surrounded landscapes, forests, and rolling fields.

Fun Facts

• Second smallest Finnish town by population
• Town status granted in January 1993