Pudasjärvi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pudasjärvi
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Location of Pudasjärvi in Finland
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| Country |  Finland |
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| Region | North Ostrobothnia | |
| Sub-region | Oulunkaari | |
| Established | 1865 | |
| City rights | 2004 | |
| Area
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| • Total | 5,867.23 km2 (2,265.35 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 5,638.67 km2 (2,177.10 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 228.67 km2 (88.29 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 8th largest in Finland | |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,479 | |
| • Rank | 128th largest in Finland | |
| • Density | 1.33/km2 (3.4/sq mi) | |
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| • Finnish | 97.1% (official) | |
| • Swedish | 0.1% | |
| • Others | 2.8% | |
| Population by age | ||
| • 0 to 14 | 15.4% | |
| • 15 to 64 | 52.2% | |
| • 65 or older | 32.4% | |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) | |
Pudasjärvi is a town and a municipality in Finland. It is located in the Northern Ostrobothnia region, about 87 kilometers northeast of the city of Oulu. Pudasjärvi is known for its beautiful nature and wide-open spaces.
As of 31 December 2023, about 7,479 people live here. The town covers a very large area of 5,867.23 square kilometres (2,265.35 sq mi), with 228.67 km2 (88.29 sq mi) of that being water. This makes Pudasjärvi one of the largest townships in Finland by area, but also one of the most sparsely populated places in the world.
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Exploring Pudasjärvi's Natural Beauty
Pudasjärvi is famous for its amazing natural environment. It is home to Syöte National Park, which is the southernmost "fell" area in Finland. A fell is a high, open piece of land, similar to a small mountain or a large hill, often without many trees. Syöte offers great opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
Ancient Rocks of Pudasjärvi
Did you know that some of the oldest rocks in the entire European Union can be found right here in Pudasjärvi? In a place called Siuruankylä, there are rock formations that are an incredible 3,500 million years old! These ancient rocks are a type of gneiss called trondhjemite.
Music from Pudasjärvi
Pudasjärvi is also the birthplace of two well-known Finnish bands. Both Kalmah and Eternal Tears of Sorrow are "melodic death metal" bands that started in this town.
Understanding the Pudasjärvi Coat of Arms
The official symbol of Pudasjärvi, its coat of arms, has a special meaning. It shows the Big Dipper constellation and a bear. These symbols come from an old seal used by the local church leader long ago.
The coat of arms was designed by an artist named Gustaf von Numers. The town council of Pudasjärvi officially approved it on August 2, 1950. Later that year, on September 26, the Ministry of the Interior in Finland also approved it for use.
See also
In Spanish: Pudasjärvi para niños
