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Kuusamo
City in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland
Overview
Kuusamo is a gateway to Finland's Lapland and a hub for outdoor adventures, renowned for its pristine wilderness, national parks, and lively Ruka ski area. It's a small city with a lively tourism scene, blending local traditions with Arctic nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Finland
Region
Northern Ostrobothnia
Population
15,019
Time Zone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
65.97°, 29.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,742
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
98
English
65
Temperature
0.2°C
Summer Avg
13.2°C
Winter Avg
-11.8°C
Record High
28.4°C
Record Low
-37.9°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
835 mm
Internet Speed
114 Mbps
Upload
82 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
35
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
29
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
253.0
Airport
KAO
Distance
3 km
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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 2025-12-06.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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