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Sievi

Region: Northern Ostrobothnia (Ylivieska sub‑region) | Founded: 1867 | Population: ~4,603 (31 December 2024) | Area: ~787 km²

Sievi coat of arms

Town Highlights

  • Rural municipality in inland Ostrobothnia
  • Known for smooth eskers and agricultural community
  • Quiet local life with railway station as hub

Nature & Climate

Flat farmland interspersed with small lakes and forest patches.

Fun Facts

  • Name derived from dialect word ‘sievä’ meaning ‘smooth’:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • Population declined ~12.2 % from 2000 to 2015:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}