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Malax
City in Ostrobothnia, Finland
Overview
Malax is a charming municipality in coastal Finland's Ostrobothnia region, offering a friendly small-town atmosphere amidst beautiful natural landscapes. With Swedish-speaking heritage, tranquil neighborhoods, and nearby lakes and forests, Malax is ideal for those seeking relaxation and cultural authenticity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Finland
Region
Ostrobothnia
Population
5,456
Time Zone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
62.94°, 21.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,816
Local Cost
$1,106
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
95
English
80
Temperature
4.5°C
Summer Avg
15.0°C
Winter Avg
-5.1°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
-32.5°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
727 mm
Internet Speed
105 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
VAA
Distance
15 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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 75/100.
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