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Vaala
City in Kainuu, Finland
Overview
Vaala is a small, picturesque town located along the shores of Lake Oulujärvi in Kainuu, Finland. It's known for its tranquil lakeside scenery, friendly atmosphere, and access to outdoor recreation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Finland
Region
Kainuu
Population
2,589
Time Zone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
64.57°, 26.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,663
Local Cost
$995
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
92
English
70
Temperature
2.1°C
Summer Avg
14.9°C
Winter Avg
-10.3°C
Record High
30.6°C
Record Low
-37.9°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
858 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
32
Walk Score
32
Footways
64.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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