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Nivala
City in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland
Overview
Nivala is a small, welcoming city in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland, blending rural charm with modern amenities. It's well-known for its lively local events, natural landscapes, and a strong sense of community, ideal for those looking to experience authentic Finnish life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Finland
Region
Northern Ostrobothnia
Population
10,454
Time Zone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
63.92°, 24.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,597
Local Cost
$1,094
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
96
English
75
Temperature
2.7°C
Summer Avg
14.6°C
Winter Avg
-8.6°C
Record High
31.9°C
Record Low
-38.2°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
779 mm
Internet Speed
351 Mbps
Upload
325 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
46
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
42
Transport
38
Walk Score
38
Footways
76.0
Airport
YLI
Distance
19 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. 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 78/100.
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