Pyhäjoki

Region: Northern Ostrobothnia | Founded: 1865 | Population: ~2,976 (31 December 2024) | Area: ~543 km²

Pyhäjoki coat of arms

Town Highlights

  • Quiet coastal municipality on Bothnian Bay
  • Traditional wooden church and maritime villages
  • Agriculture and small‑town fishing community

Nature & Climate

Coastal plains, woodlands and small lakes under maritime climate.

Fun Facts

  • Founded in 1865
  • Population density around ~5.5 /km²