Oulu
Sign in to saveOulu ( , ; ) is a major port city in Finland and the regional capital of North Ostrobothnia. It is located on the north-western coast of the country at the mouth of the River Oulu. The population of Oulu is approximately , while the sub-region has a population of approximately . It is the most populous municipality in Finland, and the fourth most populous urban area in the country. Oulu is also the most populous city in Northern Finland.
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Oulu is a major port city on Finland's northwestern coast and the regional capital of North Ostrobothnia, making it the most populous municipality in the country and the fourth largest urban area. Located at the mouth of the River Oulu, it serves as the largest city in Northern Finland and plays a significant role as a port hub for the region.
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- Etymology
- History
- Geography
- Subdivisions
- Climate
- City centre
- Ongoing development projects
- Demographics
- Population
- Languages
- Immigration
- Religion
- Economy
- Culture
- Communication
- Food
- Sights
- Churches
- Other points of interest
- Transport
- Intercity
- Within the city
- Solar power
- Sports
- Education
- Notable people
- International relations
- Twin towns and sister cities
- Partnership and twinning cities
- International municipal projects
- Crime
- Gallery
- See also
- Notes
- References
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Oulu ( , ; ) is a major port city in Finland and the regional capital of North Ostrobothnia. It is located on the north-western coast of the country at the mouth of the River Oulu. The population of Oulu is approximately , while the sub-region has a population of approximately . It is the most populous municipality in Finland, and the fourth most populous urban area in the country. Oulu is also the most populous city in Northern Finland.
Oulu's neighbouring municipalities are: Hailuoto, Ii, Kempele, Liminka, Lumijoki, Muhos, Pudasjärvi, Tyrnävä and Utajärvi. Oulu is the third northernmost city in the world with a population of over 100,000, after Murmansk and Norilsk in Russia.