Raahe

Region: Northern Ostrobothnia | Founded: 1649 | Population: ~23,571 (31 December 2024) | Area: ~1,014 km²

Town Highlights

• Historic steel‑industry city on the Gulf of Bothnia
• Home to Rautaruukki steel mill and pesäpallo tradition
• Maritime port town with wooden town centre

Nature & Climate

Coastal shoreline, river deltas and urban‑park landscapes.

Fun Facts

• Third largest town in the Oulu region
• Population density around ~23 /km²