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Oulunsalo

North Ostrobothnia, Finland · Europe

About Oulunsalo

Oulunsalo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kempele, 9km from Oulu.

Oulunsalo is a town located in North Ostrobothnia, Finland. With a population of 9,556, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Oulunsalo 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 Oulunsalo to your route.

About Oulunsalo

Oulunsalo (former Swedish: Uleåsalo, now considered outdated by the Institute for the Languages of Finland) is a former municipality in the region of North Ostrobothnia, in Finland. It was founded in 1882 and merged into the city of Oulu on 1 January 2013, along with Haukipudas, Kiiminki and Yli-Ii. The municipality

Read more had a population of 9,746 (31 December 2012) and covered an area of 211.22 square kilometres (81.55 sq mi), of which 127.86 km2 (49.37 sq mi) is water. Its population density was 116.915/km2 (302.81/sq mi). Oulu Airport is located in Oulunsalo. Oulunsalo was one of the fastest-growing areas in Finland, among the other municipalities around Oulu. The locality is unilingually Finnish.

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Where is Oulunsalo located?

Oulunsalo is located in North Ostrobothnia, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 64.9346 latitude, 25.4112 longitude.

What is the population of Oulunsalo?

Oulunsalo has a population of approximately 9,556 people, making it a town in Finland.

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Quick Information

Population
9,556
Continent
Europe
Country
Finland
Region
North Ostrobothnia
Timezone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
64.9346, 25.4112

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 Oulunsalo

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

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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.

9 km · about 15 min drive

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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