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Velkua
City in Finland Proper, Finland
Overview
Velkua is a tranquil island community in the Finland Proper archipelago, characterized by its serene seaside landscapes, charming old wooden houses, and an authentic small-village Finnish lifestyle. The population is just 258, offering visitors a unique rural escape with access to pristine nature and the Baltic Sea.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Finland
Region
Finland Proper
Population
258
Time Zone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
60.47°, 21.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
86
Traffic Safety
97
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$1,711
Local Cost
$1,136
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
95
English
88
Temperature
6.1°C
Summer Avg
15.9°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
31.1°C
Record Low
-23.7°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
723 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
TKU
Distance
33 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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