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Malax

Ostrobothnia, Finland · Europe

About Malax

Malax sits on the route: 20 minutes from Hietalahti, 48km from Kvarken Archipelago.

Malax is a town located in Ostrobothnia, Finland. With a population of 5,517, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Malax 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 Malax to your route.

About Malax

Malax (Finland Swedish: [ˈmɑːlɑks]; Finnish: Maalahti, Finnish pronunciation: [ˈmɑːˌlɑhti]) is a municipality in Finland, located on the west coast of the country. Malax is situated in Ostrobothnia, along the Gulf of Bothnia. The population of Malax is approximately 5,000, while the sub-region has a population of

Read more approximately 112,000. It is the 160th most populous municipality in Finland. Malax covers an area of 1,954.94 square kilometres (754.81 sq mi) of which 1,433.95 km2 (553.65 sq mi) is water. The population density is 10.33 inhabitants per square kilometre (26.8/sq mi). Malax is a bilingual municipality with Finnish and Swedish as its official languages. The population consists of 9% Finnish speakers, 84% Swedish speakers, and 6% speakers of other languages.

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Where is Malax located?

Malax is located in Ostrobothnia, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 62.9423 latitude, 21.5731 longitude.

What is the population of Malax?

Malax has a population of approximately 5,517 people, making it a town in Finland.

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Quick Information

Population
5,517
Continent
Europe
Country
Finland
Region
Ostrobothnia
Timezone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
62.9423, 21.5731

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 Malax

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Replot Bridge

Finland's longest bridge, a 1,045 m cable-stayed span leaping into the UNESCO-listed Kvarken Archipelago near Vaasa. The gateway drive to a rising, glacier-sculpted island world.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

PowerPark

Finland's largest amusement park in Härmä with unique motor-sport themed rides alongside traditional attractions.

48 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Kvarken Archipelago

Finland's only natural World Heritage Site, where the land still rises nearly 1 cm a year after the Ice Age, spawning new islands. Drive the Replot island roads to boulder fields, stone labyrinths and wooden watchtowers.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Malax

  • 33 kmReplot BridgeFinland's longest bridge, a 1,045 m cable-stayed span leaping into the UNESCO-listed Kvarken Archipelago near Vaasa. The gateway drive to a rising, glacier-sculpted island world.

When to drive here

May to September

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Malax.

Hietalahti

🇫🇮 Finland

16 km awayPop. 4,700

Vaasa

🇫🇮 Finland

17 km awayPop. 69,819

Ristinummi

🇫🇮 Finland

18 km awayPop. 1,500

Teeriniemi

🇫🇮 Finland

18 km awayPop. 1,500

Korsholm

🇫🇮 Finland

20 km awayPop. 17,176

Smedsby

🇫🇮 Finland

20 km away

Laihia

🇫🇮 Finland

22 km awayPop. 8,020

Korsnäs

🇫🇮 Finland

26 km away

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