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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
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 2025-12-07.
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 60/100.
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