Kokkola
Sign in to saveKokkola (; , ) is a town in Finland and the regional capital of Central Ostrobothnia. It is located on the west coast of the country, on the Gulf of Bothnia. The population of Kokkola is approximately , while the sub-region has a population of approximately . It is the most populous municipality in Finland, and the 20th most populous urban area in the country.
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Kokkola is a town on Finland's west coast that serves as the regional capital of Central Ostrobothnia. It is notable for being the most populous municipality in Finland and the country's 20th largest urban area.
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- Etymology
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- Climate
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- Languages
- Immigration
- Religion
- Economy
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- Politics
- Culture and sights
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- Notable people
- International relations
- Twin towns – Sister cities
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Kokkola (; , ) is a town in Finland and the regional capital of Central Ostrobothnia. It is located on the west coast of the country, on the Gulf of Bothnia. The population of Kokkola is approximately , while the sub-region has a population of approximately . It is the most populous municipality in Finland, and the 20th most populous urban area in the country.
Kokkola covers an area of of which is water. The population density is . Neighbour municipalities are Halsua, Kalajoki, Kannus, Kaustinen, Kronoby, Lestijärvi, Larsmo and Toholampi.