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Kristinestad

Ostrobothnia, Finland · Europe

About Kristinestad

Kristinestad sits on the route: 25 minutes from Kaskinen.

Kristinestad is a town located in Ostrobothnia, Finland. With a population of 6,131, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kristinestad 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 Kristinestad to your route.

About Kristinestad

Kristinestad (Finland Swedish: [krisˈtiːneˌstɑːd]; Finnish: Kristiinankaupunki [ˈkristiːnɑŋˌkɑu̯puŋki]; Latin: Christinea; lit. 'Christine Town') is a town in Finland, located on the west coast of the country. Kristinestad is situated in Ostrobothnia, along the Gulf of Bothnia. The population of Kristinestad is

Read more approximately 6,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 17,000. It is the 153rd most populous municipality in Finland. Kristinestad is located in the western part of Finland on the shore of the Bothnian Sea. Kristinestad covers an area of 683.25 km2 (263.80 sq mi) (excluding sea areas) of which 14.66 km2 (5.66 sq mi) is inland water. The population density is 8.95/km2 (23.2/sq mi). Kristinestad is a bilingual municipality with Finnish and Swedish as its official languages. The population consists of 39% Finnish speakers, 52% Swedish speakers, and 9% speakers of other languages. The Finnish name "Kristiinankaupunki" is the longest municipality name currently in use in Finland. In the vernacular, locally and on some maps, the town itself is known only as "Kristiina".

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Kristinestad is located in Ostrobothnia, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 62.2743 latitude, 21.3760 longitude.

What is the population of Kristinestad?

Kristinestad has a population of approximately 6,131 people, making it a town in Finland.

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Quick Information

Population
6,131
Continent
Europe
Country
Finland
Region
Ostrobothnia
Timezone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
62.2743, 21.3760

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Finland

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

Winter tyres mandatory December–February.

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EuropeFinlandOstrobothniaTown

When to drive here

May to September

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

Nearby Destinations

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35 km awayPop. 1,771

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🇫🇮 Finland

45 km awayPop. 12,500

Merikarvia

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47 km awayPop. 2,882

Siikainen

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50 km awayPop. 1,248

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