Jakobstad
Sign in to saveJakobstad (; , ) is a town in Finland, located on the west coast of the country. Jakobstad is situated in Ostrobothnia, along the Gulf of Bothnia. The population of Jakobstad is approximately , while the sub-region has a population of approximately . It is the most populous municipality in Finland.
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Jakobstad is a coastal town in western Finland located in the Ostrobothnia region along the Gulf of Bothnia. It is notable for being the most populous municipality in Finland, with a significant population in both the town itself and its surrounding sub-region.
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- Origin of the names
- History
- Early industries
- Politics
- Events
- Culture and sights
- Food
- Sports
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Notable people
- See also
- References
- External links
Jakobstad (; , ) is a town in Finland, located on the west coast of the country. Jakobstad is situated in Ostrobothnia, along the Gulf of Bothnia. The population of Jakobstad is approximately , while the sub-region has a population of approximately . It is the most populous municipality in Finland.
Jakobstad covers a land area of . The population density is . Neighboring municipalities are Larsmo, Pedersöre, and Nykarleby. The city of Vaasa is located southwest of Jakobstad.