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Location

Kokkola (Swedish: Karleby, previously Gamlakarleby) is a town in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland. As of January 2014, over 47,000 people lived there. It covers an area of 148,592 square kilometres (57,372 sq mi), not including the sea area. Nearby municipalities are Halsua, Kalajoki, Kannus, Kaustinen, Kruunupyy, Lestijärvi, Luoto and Toholampi.

Kokkola was established in 1620. The people speak two languages: Finnish and Swedish.

Images for kids

  • Kokkola railway station bilingual sign

    The bilingual sign at the train station.

  • Kaarlela church

    Kaarlela church

  • Kokkola AWT

    All weather terminal (AWT) of the Port of Kokkola

  • Anders Chydenius statue

    Statue of Anders Chydenius (1729–1803) in Kokkola, made by sculptor Walter Runeberg (1838–1920).

  • Kokkolan keskuskenttä

    Kokkola sports field

  • Centria Kokkola

    Centria University of Applied Sciences

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Kokkola para niños

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