Kainuu, Finland · Europe
Sotkamo sits on the route: 10 minutes from Vuokatti.
Sotkamo is a town located in Kainuu, Finland. With a population of 10,164, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Sotkamo 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 Sotkamo to your route.
Sotkamo is a municipality of Finland, located in the Kainuu region about 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of Kajaani, the capital of Kainuu. Vuokatti, in west of Sotkamo, is the most populous village in the municipality and also a popular skiing resort. Both Hiidenportti National Park and Tiilikkajärvi National Park areRead more
located in the municipality.
The municipality has a population of 10,161 (31 December 2025) and covers an area of 2,951.86 square kilometres (1,139.72 sq mi) of which 302.61 km2 (116.84 sq mi) is water. The population density is 3.84 inhabitants per square kilometre (9.9/sq mi).
In sports, Sotkamo is known for its pesäpallo team, Sotkamon Jymy. The Hiukka Stadium is the home field of Sotkamon Jymy, and its well-known competitor is Vimpelin Veto from Vimpeli, known as long-time arch-enemy of Sotkamon Jymy.
One of the major landmarks of Sotkamo is the sandy beach of Hiukka, which locates by the lake Iso Sapsojärvi, just beside the Sotkamo center. In Vuokatti ski center you can find the lake Nuasjärvi and the Vuokatti Hill.
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Sotkamo is located in Kainuu, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 64.1333 latitude, 28.4167 longitude.
Sotkamo has a population of approximately 10,164 people, making it a town in Finland.
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