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Oulu
City in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland
Overview
Oulu, the largest city in Northern Ostrobothnia, blends urban innovation with easy access to nature. Renowned for its technology sector, lively cultural events, and proximity to the Baltic Sea, Oulu offers a unique, northern Finnish experience for visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Finland
Region
Northern Ostrobothnia
Population
214,814
Time Zone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
65.01°, 25.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
89
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,740
Local Cost
$1,340
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
97
English
88
Temperature
2.6°C
Summer Avg
14.6°C
Winter Avg
-8.6°C
Record High
30.6°C
Record Low
-34.2°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
729 mm
Internet Speed
133 Mbps
Upload
101 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
252
Coworking
0
Cafes
31
Nightlife
46
Parks
175
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OUL
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 90/100.
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