Ostrobothnia, Finland · Europe
Jakobstad sits on the route: 15 minutes from Larsmo.
Jakobstad is a town located in Ostrobothnia, Finland. With a population of 19,668, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Jakobstad sits in Finland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Helsinki time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jakobstad to your route.
Jakobstad (Finland Swedish: [ˈjɑːkopˌstɑːd]; Finnish: Pietarsaari, Finnish: [ˈpie̯tɑrˌsɑːri]) is a town in Finland, located on the west coast of the country. Jakobstad is situated in Ostrobothnia, along the Gulf of Bothnia. The population of Jakobstad is approximately 20,000, while the sub-region has a population ofRead more
approximately 51,000. It is the 57th most populous municipality in Finland.
Jakobstad covers a land area of 88.52 km2 (34.18 sq mi). The population density is 222.06/km2 (575.1/sq mi). Neighboring municipalities are Larsmo, Pedersöre, and Nykarleby. The city of Vaasa is located 98 km (61 mi) southwest of Jakobstad.
Jakobstad is a bilingual municipality with Finnish and Swedish as its official languages. The population consists of 30% Finnish speakers, 53% Swedish speakers, and 17% speakers of other languages.
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Jakobstad is located in Ostrobothnia, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 63.6749 latitude, 22.7026 longitude.
Jakobstad has a population of approximately 19,668 people, making it a town in Finland.
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