Vaala

Region: Northern Ostrobothnia (now Kainuu border) | Population: ~3,092 (31 December 2024) | Area: ~3,313 km²

Town Highlights

• Located at the headwaters of Oulujoki River
• Circuit of lakes, rivers and hiking areas
• Bridgevias community connecting multiple waterways

Nature & Climate

Lake-rich region, rivers and forested hills in southern Kainuu/Northern Ostrobothnia.

Fun Facts

• Population density ~0.9 /km²
• Former region change from Northern Ostrobothnia to Kainuu nearby