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Koskela

North Ostrobothnia, Finland · Europe

About Koskela

Koskela is worth a stop: 4km from Oulu.

Koskela is a town located in North Ostrobothnia, Finland. With a population of 3,407, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Koskela 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 Koskela to your route.

About Koskela

The Holy Family of Nazareth Church (Finnish: Nasaretin pyhän perheen kirkko) is a Roman Catholic church in the Koskela district in Oulu. The church building, designed by architect Gabriel Geronzi, was constructed in two phases. Pope John Paul II blessed the cornerstone of the church on his visit to Finland in 1989.

Read more The first phase of the church building was completed in 1991. The second phase was completed in 2000. The parish of the Holy Family of Nazareth was established in 1992. It includes Northern Ostrobothnia and the Finnish Lapland and is the northernmost Catholic parish of Finland. Operating in the parish since 1989, as of 2016 there are four neocatechumenal communities in the parish.

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Where is Koskela located?

Koskela is located in North Ostrobothnia, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 65.0451 latitude, 25.4453 longitude.

What is the population of Koskela?

Koskela has a population of approximately 3,407 people, making it a town in Finland.

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Quick Information

Population
3,407
Continent
Europe
Country
Finland
Region
North Ostrobothnia
Timezone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
65.0451, 25.4453

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Finland

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

Winter tyres mandatory December–February.

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Worth the detour from Koskela

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

landmark

Oulu

Finland's northern tech hub on the Gulf of Bothnia, known for its market hall, cycle-friendly culture, and the quirky Air Guitar World Championships.

4 km · about 5 min drive

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

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