Kainuu, Finland · Europe
Kajaani sits on the route: 25 minutes from Paltamo.
Kajaani is a town located in Kainuu, Finland. With a population of 36,458, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Kajaani 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 Kajaani to your route.
Kajaani (Finnish: [ˈkɑjɑːni]; Swedish: Kajana), is a town in Finland and the regional capital of Kainuu. Kajaani is located southeast of Lake Oulu, which drains into the Gulf of Bothnia through the Oulu River. The population of Kajaani is approximately 36,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximatelyRead more
51,000. It is the 32nd most populous municipality in Finland.
The town was founded in the 17th century, fueled by the growth of the tar industry, but it was preceded by a long history of settlements. During the Great Northern War it succumbed to Russian forces, who ruined Kajaani Castle in 1716. Today, the local economy is mainly driven by the sawmill, lumber, and paper industries, although UPM Kymmene's paper mill, the main employer from 1907 until 2008, has since closed. Kajaani's church was built in 1896 in the Neo-Gothic style by the architect Jac Ahrenberg to replace an earlier church. Kajaani's town theatre was established in 1969.
Kajaani is home to two football clubs, AC Kajaani and Kajaanin Haka, and the ice hockey team Hokki. The Kajaani University of Applied Sciences was established in 1992. Kajaani is also home to LUMI, the "fastest supercomputer in the EU", which is located on the former paper mill site of UPM.
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Kajaani is located in Kainuu, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 64.2273 latitude, 27.7285 longitude.
Kajaani has a population of approximately 36,458 people, making it a town in Finland.
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